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Can Canola Affect Sow Lactation
Posted in: Pork Insight Articles, Production by student on June 25, 2018
Author: Calvin Daniels
Reference: Prairie Hog Country – February/March 2018
Summary: A recent study complete at the University of Manitoba by Dr. Martin Nyachoti aimed to examine the effects of increasing dietary canola meal inclusion on lactation performance, milk composition, and nutrient digestibility of lactating sows. This study has displayed positive results.
There were three treatments groups for this study, one composed of corn meal, 15% canola meal and 30% canola meal. This study demonstrated that high levels of canola meal can be utilized and making sure that the replacements sows are maintaining body condition, are returning to estrus on time and with no comparable difference in feed consumption.
According to prominent Dairy nutritionist Dr. Kalscheur, “Canola meal provides a cost-favorable source of essential amino acids”, this is quite fascinating as in Canada we have a large canola crushing industry. In Dairy cattle, switching to canola meal resulted in a 0.6 to 1.4 L advantage in milk production and also had cost savings. Although production of milk in sows has yet to be studied, this data is encouraging that canola meal may have potential to increase the supply in sows.
To learn more visit: www.canolacouncil.org
Can Canola Affect Sow Lactation