5 tips to feeding sows during wean to oestrus period

Adequate feeding during the wean to oestrus interval affects the speed with which sows return to oestrus after weaning, and their optimal reproductive performance. Wean to oestrus interval is described as the number of days between weaning and the first day standing heat is observed. This period is a critical time point in sow life to breed newly weaned sows to ensure sow reproductive performance and to maintain herd productivity. Due to high nutrient demands during lactation, sows may lose w