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Forage feeding for pigs could be beneficial

Clements, Ruth (2013) Forage feeding for pigs could be beneficial. Farmers Guardian, 5 March 2013.

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Summary

A trial is conducted at FAI Farms, as part of the Core Organic II ICOPP study, to assess the use of alternative protein sources (peas and beans) as part of a lucerne-silage based ration for pigs.


EPrint Type:Newspaper or magazine article
Keywords:pigs, silage, forage, organic, protein, peas, beans, soya
Subjects:"Organics" in general
Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth
Animal husbandry > Health and welfare
Animal husbandry > Production systems > Pigs
Research affiliation: European Union > CORE Organic II > ICOPP
UK > Other organizations
Deposited By: Higham, Miss Laura E
ID Code:28048
Deposited On:21 Jan 2015 09:17
Last Modified:21 Jan 2015 09:17
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Not peer-reviewed
Additional Publishing Information:Farmers Guardian report on the ICOPP feeding trial at FAI Farms.

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