Fattening and slaughtering performance of growing pigs consuming high levels of alfalfa silage (Medicago sativa) in organic pig production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2017.04.004
Abstract: Abstract A key objective of organic pig production is the use of feedstuffs originating entirely from organic and also, if possible, from in house or local production, respectively. However, the supply of protein for the… read more here.
Keywords: silage; alfalfa silage; organic pig; pig production ... See more keywords
PSVIII-21 Parasite prevalence and fecal egg counts on organic pig farms
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa054.385
Abstract: Swine parasites present challenges for organic pig farmers and represent suboptimal animal health because the use of synthetic anthelmintics is not allowed. The objective of this study was to investigate prevalence and fecal egg counts… read more here.
Keywords: organic pig; egg counts; fecal egg; prevalence fecal ... See more keywords