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Table 3 Analysed feed ingredients of the control and experimental variant. The protein content between the two groups was kept relatively constant. The crude fibre content of the experimental variant was almost 3% higher than in the control variant

From: Fibre supply for breeding sows and its effects on social behaviour in group-housed sows and performance during lactation

Ingredients

CG- feed

FG- feed

Sow supplement CG

Sow supplement FG

Crude protein %

13.3

13.3

17.6

20.4

Crude fiber %

6.3

9.1

11.2

15.9

Crude fat %

1.9

2.7

2.2

2.6

Crude ash %

3.7

5.3

12.4

12.4

Gross energy MJ/kg

16.7

16.4

15.8

15.9

Dry matter %

91.1

88.9

92.2

91.3