Effects of different feeding and housing conditions on dry matter content and consistency of faeces in sows

Abstract

In a study with sows at various stages of the reproductive cycle, the effects of parturition, feed quantity and composition (content and type of crude fibre), exercise and access to water on dry matter content, and consistency of faeces were estimated. Parturition caused an increase in the dry matter content and reduced the defaecation frequency. The restriction of feed amounts in the last days of gestation and the change to lactation feed with reduced crude fibre content (6-3% in feed) intensified the physiologically occurring increase of the dry matter content. Moving activity and the amount of water ingested had only a small insignificant effect on the moisture of the faeces. The faeces became markedly softer when large amounts of fermentable fibre were used in the diet. The risk for constipation in periparturient sows increases when feed amounts and fibre content in the diet are strongly reduced. Therefore, it is recommended to offer sows daily minimum amounts of a diet (<2 kg) containing >7-8% crude fibre (including a highly fermentable fibre to improve faeces consistency) especially on the days near parturition.

Effect of herd health management on the prevalence of Postpartum Dysgalaktie Syndrome (PPDS) and the treatment incidence

“…Dies macht deutlich, wie wichtig eine optimale Rohfaser und Nähr stoffversorgung besonders im Zeitraum um die Geburt ist. Insbesondere eine Versorgung mit quellfähigen Rohfasern aus beispielsweise Zuckerrübenschnitzel oder Weizenkleie und einem Rohfasergehalt des Futters von 7 bis 8 Prozent um die Geburt ist anzustreben, um Ver stopfungen vorzubeugen (Tabeling et al, 2003;Hellwig und Klausing, 2008). Obwohl von Jenny et al (2015) und Guan und Trottier (1997) Tabeling et al (2003) in der eine Steigerung des täglichen Wasserangebotes von 4 l zu einem ad libi tum Angebot lediglich zu einem Rückgang der Trocken substanz des Sauenkotes um 1.5% führte.…”

“…Insbesondere eine Versorgung mit quellfähigen Rohfasern aus beispielsweise Zuckerrübenschnitzel oder Weizenkleie und einem Rohfasergehalt des Futters von 7 bis 8 Prozent um die Geburt ist anzustreben, um Ver stopfungen vorzubeugen (Tabeling et al, 2003;Hellwig und Klausing, 2008). Obwohl von Jenny et al (2015) und Guan und Trottier (1997) Tabeling et al (2003) in der eine Steigerung des täglichen Wasserangebotes von 4 l zu einem ad libi tum Angebot lediglich zu einem Rückgang der Trocken substanz des Sauenkotes um 1.5% führte. Eine Durch flussrate von mindestens 2 l/min ist jedoch aufgrund des täglichen Wasserbedarfes von bis zu 60 l und aus tierschutzrechtlichen Gründen unbedingt einzuhalten ( Jenny et al, 2015 (Furniss, 1987;Reiner et al, 2009;Sipos et al, 2013 …”

Effect of coarse ground corn, sugar beet pulp and wheat bran on the voluntary intake and physicochemical characteristics of digesta of growing pigs

“…The use of fibrous ingredients in pig nutrition is supported by the low price and also by some beneficial effects reported on animal health (Tabeling et al, 2003) and welfare (de Leeuw et al, 2004). However, a general assumption on the DF effects on the animals may not be valid, due to the complex composition of the carbohydrate fraction in the fibrous ingredients.…”

Still birth and mummification in swine-A review

“…This in turn may enhance the vascularization of the placenta and condition of the fetuses, which may be the reason for the increased birth weights. It is recommended to offer sows daily a minimum amount of a diet containing >7-8% crude fiber during the days preceding parturition (Tabeling et al, 2003), as parturition causes an increase in the dry matter content of the feces and reduces the defecation frequency which could lead to constipation. The higher the dry matter content of the feces during the last 3 days of pregnancy, the longer the farrowing duration and the higher the rate of stillborn piglets (Oliviero et al, 2009).…”