The Role of Dietary Fiber in Improving Pig Welfareopen access
- Authors
- Do, S.; Jang, J.-C.; Lee, G.-I.; Kim, Y.-Y.
- Issue Date
- Mar-2023
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Keywords
- animal welfare; fiber; gestation; sow; stereotypies
- Citation
- Animals, v.13, no.5
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- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- Animals
- Volume
- 13
- Number
- 5
- URI
- https://scholarworks.gnu.ac.kr/handle/sw.gnu/30191
- DOI
- 10.3390/ani13050879
- ISSN
- 2076-2615
- Abstract
- This review aims to discuss the effects of dietary fiber sources with various levels on stereotypic behaviors in sows. There are a variety of dietary fiber sources that are supplemented to feeds for sows. However, dietary fiber sources have different physio-chemical properties, leading to controversial results in feed motivation, nutrient digestibility, and behaviors in sows fed fiber-rich diets. Findings from previous studies indicated that soluble fiber delays nutrient absorption and decreases physical activity after feeding. In addition to this, it increases volatile fatty acid production, provides energy, and prolongs the feeling of satiety. It also prevents certain stereotypies and thus is paramount to sow welfare. © 2023 by the authors.
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