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Effect of novel photoperiod regimes on stimulating weaner performance

The reduced feed intake of pigs immediately post-weaning is a serious issue in pork production systems. Despite a plethora of information available to pork producers on management and feeding strategies for rearing weaned pigs, weaner pigs still commonly have a post-weaning growth setback. The aim of this experiment was to assess varying lighting regimes as well as different lighting source on the feed intake and growth performance in the post-weaning period. The hypothesis was that changing the lighting schedule and/or lighting configuration will increase feed intake and improve postweaning performance.

Project date

1 Jul 2016-30 Nov 2017
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Principal investigator

Kirrily O'Halloran

Research organisation

Rivalea Australia

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Other rural industries Pork

Australian Pork (APL)

Australian Pork Limited is an Australian Research and Development Corporation. Our purpose is to enable a thriving pork industry. Our …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

Focus areas

Industries

Sustainabilities

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