Swine Nutrition

Swine nutrition involves providing pigs with a balanced diet to support healthy growth, reproduction, and overall well-being. It includes the right mix of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals to meet their energy and nutritional needs. Proper nutrition ensures pigs develop efficiently, resist disease, and produce quality meat. Formulating diets requires understanding pig age, weight, and purpose (e.g., breeding or meat production). Advances in swine nutrition also focus on optimizing feed efficiency, reducing waste, and minimizing environmental impact while maintaining animal health and productivity.