Feeding pigs silage to improve gastric health and welfare
Improving pig welfare through grass silage in fattening diets
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Detail description
Grass silage reduces gastric ulcer risk in intensively housed fattening pigs by supporting natural foraging behaviour and improving digestive health. This low-cost, effective practice enhances welfare in straw-free systems. Backed by research, it is promoted by OK-Net Ecofeed as part of sustainable pig feeding solutions.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Switzerland
- Authors
- Mirjam Holinger, Barbara Früh
- Purpose
- Other, Implement best practices
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Apr 03, 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- OK-Net EcoFeed
- License
- Other
- Keywords