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This research aims to determine how increased feed allocation and soluble fiber affect the performance and behavior of sows during late gestation.

Effect of Increasing Feed Allocation or Soluble Fiber Inclusion in Late Gestation on the Performance and Behavior of Late Sows

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This research aims to determine how increased feed allocation and soluble fiber affect the performance and behavior of sows during late gestation.
1,479 sows were assigned to three dietary treatments with different feed allocations.
Sows were video-recorded to analyze aggressive interactions during specific timeframes.
Growth measures included average daily gain and feed intake.
Increasing feed allocation or soluble fiber led to higher average daily gain compared to control (P < 0.001).
Higher feed allocation resulted in greater average daily feed intake versus soluble fiber treatment (P < 0.001).
Fewer total aggressive interactions were noted during early hours for higher feed allocation and fiber treatments, but increased aggression was observed during late hours.

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Randomized trial evaluates performance and behavior in late sows with varied diets, indicating treatment effects.

McAuley et al. (2026) studied this question.

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