Effects of dietary fibre on metabolism and performance in sows

The etiology of Postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) includes stress οn preparturition and constipation associated with low water intake or fiber intake. aim this study was to investigate the effects a raw crude fibre concentrate (Arbocel®) on sow's metabolism performance. 100 sows from farm suffering PDS, were divided into two groups, equal distribu- tion their parity (1 5 parity): a) T1 group (control group): 50 fed regular gestation feed (GF), pre-farrowing (PFF), lactation (LF), b) T2 group: GF, PFF LF supplemented topdress Arbocel® 104th day until 7th lactation). Health parameters [faeces score (FS), PDS (PDSS), body condition (BCS)], performance liter characteristics recorded. Blood samples collected 25 / (5 per parity) 24 h after birth last piglet 14th for evaluation insulin, leptin ghrelin levels in serum, using commercial ELISA kits. In group, BCS at farrowing (p⟨0.001), FS (p=0.001) PDSS (p=0.003) improved significantly. number piglets stillborn dead due crushing decreased (p=0.001), while liveborn (p=0.016) weaned increased group. Moreover, BW weaning higher (p⟨0.001). A significant increase insulin (p=0.032) serum noticed farrowing. conclusion, supplementation extra breeding stock problems nutritional imbalance has beneficial health