Swine diet manipulation to minimize environmental impacts

PUBLISHED BY MU EXTENSION, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIAAG R I C U LT U R A LMU GuideSwine nutritionThe trend toward intensive swine production has raised concerns about concentrated production of manure. These concerns are challenging pork producers to adopt not only improved manure management methods but also methods for reducing the amount of nutrients fed in excess of the pigs' dietary requirements. Swine researchers are working to develop answers to problems of environmental contamination. Research shows that attention to the nutrient content of swine diets can help to maintain a healthy environment and reduce feeding costs.Heather Wilt and Marcia Carlson (Department of Animal Sciences)Reviewed November 2018 -- websit