Research shows that SDP in sow feed benefits both sow and litter performance and can have longer-term effects on subsequent sow reproductive performance.
SDP in sow feed has multiple applications and benefits for both the sow and litter:
• Lactating sows have higher feed intake, heavier litters and more quality pigs weaned and increased subsequent farrowing rate.
• Gestating and lactating sows under chronic PRRS status show higher farrowing rate with more pigs weaned per sow serviced.
• Plasma in sow transition feed reduced number of stillborn pigs, increased pig birth weight and increased live born pigs of young sows having their next litter.
• Recommended to use 0.5% or 5 kg plasma per ton of sow feed.