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ASC 408G Swine Production > Nutrition for Life Stages > Flashcards

Nutrition for Life Stages Flashcards

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What is the big idea for feeding gestating sows?

A

DO NOT over feed early in gestation, it is very bad for embryos
Feed for maintenance

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Feeding sows mid-gestation

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Increase feed to replenish nutrient stores
Growth of developing fetuses

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Feeding sows in late gestation

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Rapid fetal growth
mammary development

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Feeding strategy of early gestation sow

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fed maintenance to maintain body weight, usually about 12% CP, 4-5% body weight in feed

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Feeding strategy of sows in late gestation

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increase 1-2 pounds during the last 3 weeks of gestation

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