Effect of feeding level in the gilt during pregnancy on voluntary feed intake during lactation and changes in body composition during gestation and lactation

Dourmad, J.Y.

Livestock Production Science 27(4): 309-320

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0301-6226
DOI: 10.1016/0301-6226(91)90126-b
Document Number: 392635
Forty-eight Large White gilts were divided at mating into three feeding groups: low (L), medium (M) and high (H). The gifts of groups L, M and H were fed 1.8, 2.25 and 2.7 kg/day during pregnancy of a diet containing 17% protein, respectively. They were given the same dict ad libitum during lactation.

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