National Hog Farmer
25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in sow diets increases digestibility of Ca, P and gross energy
Pigs from sows fed 25OHD3 had greater plasma 25OHD3 than pigs from sows fed a diet without.
Meat Signal
This research indicates that dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in sows can improve nutrient digestibility, potentially leading to healthier pigs and improved carcass quality, which could influence your sourcing decisions towards suppliers utilizing this feed additive. Consider requesting data on sow diet composition from your protein suppliers to assess potential improvements in the nutritional profile and efficiency of their pork products.