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Record 1 2021-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pig Raising
DEF

An adult female pig that ... does not currently have any piglets ... and is not lactating.

CONT

Like poultry, the performance of swine is influenced by the quality of protein they receive ... Suckling sows require 16% protein, but dry sows may manage on as little as 12% for at least the first three quarters of pregnancy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des porcs
CONT

Comme chez la volaille, le rendement des porcs est influencé par la qualité des protéines qu'ils reçoivent [...] Les truies allaitantes ont besoin de 16 % de protéines, mais les truies taries peuvent en recevoir aussi peu que 12 % au moins durant les trois premiers quarts de gestation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado porcino
DEF

Cerda entre el destete y el periodo prenatal.

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