Appropriate feed strategies for organic sows and piglets
Optimising feed and water management for organic sows, piglets, and fattening pigs to meet nutritional needs and prevent disorders
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Detail description
Optimise water and feed supply for organic sows and piglets using evidence-based strategies. This guide addresses digestible amino acid requirements, rationing, ingredient selection, roughage use, body condition scoring, and feeding hygiene. Designed for organic farmers and advisors in Europe, it supports compliance with EU organic standards and initiatives like Horizon Europe and EIP-AGRI. Based on current scientific recommendations, the tool enhances performance and prevents nutrition-related issues in organic pig production.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Germany, Switzerland
- Authors
- Gerhard Stalljohann, Sybille Patzelt, Antje Schubbert
- Purpose
- Support decision-making and strategic planning, Implement best practices
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Apr 03, 2026
- Origin language
- German
- Official project website
- OK-Net EcoFeed
- License
- Other
- Keywords