Can dietary omega-3 fatty acids replace antibiotics in starter feeds for piglets?
Posted on 23.03.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Laura Eastwood
Institution:
Prairie Swine Centre Inc
Total WGRF Funding:
$51,750
Co-Funders:
Agriculture Development Fund
Start Date:
2013
Project Length:
2 Years
Objectives:
To determine if feeding sows diets enriched with omega-3 fatty acids can replace the use of antibiotics in starter diets when piglets are weaned at either 3 or 4 weeks of age. To determine if altering sow nutrition by including omega-3 fatty acids will produce healthier piglets at weaning, and how those piglets perform when compared to pigs fed a starter diet containing antibiotics.