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Feeding organic pigs: a handbook of raw materials andrecommendations for feeding practice

S.A. Edwards

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This handbook is designed to assist organic pig producers in selecting appropriate diets and feeding strategies by summarising the relevant knowledge from conventional pig nutrition, discussing the ways in which organic systems may differ, presenting simple rules for diet formulation and providing information related to the nutritional value and feeding characteristics of different raw materials for organic pig diets. The target group of this tool is organic farmers (new, converted or experienced) and advisors. This tool is relevant in all locations where pigs are being raised.

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Key concepts: Raw material, Agricultural science, Organic production, Value (mathematics), Business, Organic farming, Food science, Environmental science