Phytogenics – Digestibility is the key

As feed represents about 70% of the swine production cost, the current record-high feed prices are a major concern for swine producers. This calls for sustainable solutions, one being to optimise feed utilisation in a cost effective way. By Tobias Steiner, Biomin, Austria   Lower digestibility of plant raw materials is not only visible in sub-optimal feed efficiency, but also by the negative effects directly on the gastrointestinal tract. The lower the digestibility of the diet, the more undi