Does fish oil improve the growth performance of suckling piglets?

11-04-2025 | |
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Iberian sows are known for their maternal abilities and unique meat quality. The sows are less fortunate when it comes to productivity. Photo: Ronald Hissink
Spanish researchers evaluated the impact of supplementing fish oil to Iberian sows on litter size, growth of piglets during lactation, and the concentrations of anti-inflammatory molecules in colostrum and milk. They published their findings in Animal. Iberian sows are known for their maternal abilities and unique meat quality. Their productivity however, is characterised by a low number of weaned piglets and high piglet mortality during lactation. Improving colostrum and milk quality through


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