Altering feed delivery for pigs pays off

A primary swine production goal is to increase efficiency of lean tissue gains. While many swine production systems currently utilise ad libitum feeding, recent research suggests that altering feeding patterns may positively impact feed efficiency. Multiple feed management systems are utilised in the US swine industry. In grow-finish systems, ad libitum feeding is the most common regimen, whereas drop feeding and electronic sow feeders are commonly used for restrictive feeding of gestating sows