Nutrition Research

Since feed constitutes as much as 70% of a hog producer's total production costs, optimizing nutrition is critical to profitability. Scientists throughout the world have conducted extensive research on swine nutrition and their work continues. Some of their work and conclusions are summarized here. We also provide insights from experts that have been applying nutritional science in practical, commercial environments.

The Need For Targeted Finishing Diets

• Nutrition Management of Growing Pigs
• Other Expert Views (PDF)

The Value of Feed Intake Data

• Feed Intake - A Checklist of Nutritional, Environmental and Management Strategies to Achieve Success
• The Influence of Constant Versus Fluctuating Feed Intake on the Growth Performance of Growing and Finishing Pigs
• Feed Intake Behavior and Implications for Energy Utilization
• Other Expert Views (PDF)

Sow & Boar Nutrition

• Have Your Sows 'Got Milk'?
• Establishing Nutrient Requirements For The Lactating Sow
• Other Expert Views (PDF)

Advantages of Blended Feeding

• US Feed Management of Swine: A Summary
• Blend-Feeding Regimens for Nursery Pigs
• Other Expert Views (PDF)

The Case For Better Feeding Systems

• Automating the Hog House
• Other Expert Views (PDF)

Productivity Savings With Better Nutrition

• Sow Conditioning: More Than Meets The Eye
• Other Expert Views (PDF)

Environmental Benefits of Precision Feeding

• Meshing Feed Input and Manure Output
• Potential For Reducing Nitrogen Excretion in Swine (PDF)
• Nutrition To Reduce Nutrient Excretion
• Other Expert Views (PDF)