JOURNAL ARTICLE

Individual Precision Feeding can Greatly Reduce Global Warming, Eutrophication, and Acidification Environmental Impacts.

  • Published In: Journal of Animal Science, 2023, v. 101. P. 45 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Llorens, Berta; Pomar, Candido; Goyette, Bernard; Rajagopal, Rajinikanth; Andretta, Ines; Ángeles Latorre, María; Remus, Aline 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on evaluating the environmental benefits of Individual Precision Feeding (IPF) compared to conventional group three-phase feeding (CON) in growing-finishing pig operations in Québec, Canada. Using life-cycle analysis, the study found that IPF, which tailors daily diets to pigs' nutrient requirements by blending two feeds, reduced global warming potential by 5.1%, acidification by 14.2%, and eutrophication by 12.2% relative to CON. The analysis identified corn and soybean meal as key contributors to environmental impacts, with IPF improving sustainability through more efficient nutrient use. These findings suggest that IPF is a viable strategy to mitigate environmental impacts in pig production systems relying on corn- and soybean-based diets.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Animal Science. 2023/11, Vol. 101, p45
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Chemistry
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0021-8812
  • DOI:10.1093/jas/skad341.050
  • Accession Number:173648707
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