Optimizing Fat Storage and Digestion: Key Practices for Quality and Efficiency
Fats and oils play a crucial role in animal nutrition, providing a dense source of energy. However, diets with high fat content are prone to rancidity, especially when stored for extended periods or exposed to heat.
Diets with high fat content are prone to rancidity during prolonged storage or exposure to heat, impacting digestibility and palatability. Antioxidants mitigate oxidation issues, that is crucial in warm climates.
Feeding Fats And Oils To Pigs – More Than Just Energy! Part 5: Feeding During Heat Stress
Heat stress results in major economic losses to the pig industry due to reduced feed intakes and subsequent decrease in performance. Here are some tips for feeding at this time.
Feeding Fats And Oils To Pigs – More Than Just Energy! Part 4: Effect On Carcass Quality
Although adding fats and oils to finishing pig diets have been shown increase average daily gain and feed efficiency, impacts on carcass quality should also be considered.
Feeding Fats And Oils To Pigs – More Than Just Energy! Part 3: What Fat Should I Use?
There are many sources of fats and oils available for use in pig diets. Each source has a different fatty acid composition, resulting in varying digestibility and energy values.
