Nutrition for Life Stages Flashcards
1
Q
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
2
Q
Feeding sows mid-gestation
A
Increase feed to replenish nutrient stores
Growth of developing fetuses
3
Q
Feeding sows in late gestation
A
Rapid fetal growth
mammary development
4
Q
Feeding strategy of early gestation sow
A
fed maintenance to maintain body weight, usually about 12% CP, 4-5% body weight in feed
5
Q
Feeding strategy of sows in late gestation
A
increase 1-2 pounds during the last 3 weeks of gestation