The feed pellet is also fed to piglets. The pellet dissolves easily in the stomach, which makes it easier for the animal to digest. The diameter of the pellet used for piglets is two millimetre.
The technical results in pig production are constantly increasing. The improved quality of the feed is a big part of this success. According to the Dutch feed company Agrifirm, results can be further improved by using the extrusion technique. With the current high feed prices, the interest for this type of feed is increasing. By Emmy Koeleman
Once feed ingredients have been ground and mixed, they can either be fed as mash or subjected to further processing that usually involves heat or heat
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