This work was based on the experiment in which forty-four newly weaned pig matrices with the same birth order and age were used, equally distributed in two experimental groups where they received two different treatments, with and without an increase of 15% of extruded fiber along gestational period. Collections and analysis of zootechnical data were performed at 40, 65, 87, 107 days of gestation, and after 21 days of piglets. The main objectives proposed were achieved with satisfaction, which were to maintain the batch uniformity (body score close to 3), ideal fecal score, reduction of stereotypes caused by the sensation of hunger, and increase in the number of piglets born alive and consequently weaned. The swine matrices, besides having been submitted to the animal welfare precepts, characterizing a healthier creation, still presented an increase of 1.95 more piglets per parturition.
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