Quality of Carbohydrate Feedstuffs in Swine Diets

A well-balanced, solid, and efficient nutrition program is a key factor in producing the best quality pork in any swine operation. Carbohydrates from cereal grains, oil seed meals, and their byproducts (e.g. barley, corn, oats, DDGS, and soybean meal) provide the most energy in swine diets.

Quality of these feedstuffs is defined by several factors: palatability, nutrient quantity and availability, and environmental conditions during production. Based on these factors and inherent variability within these raw feedstuffs, it is necessary to have precise knowledge around the nutritional quality of feedstuffs as they are received, formulated with, and fed to pigs at all stages of production. So, how can we make the right decisions regarding raw materials in swine diets? Learn more here: