Feeding the prolific sow for success: late gestation phase feeding improves farrowing duration, micronutrient status, and reproductive performance

Authors

• Katlyn M. McClellan, South Dakota State University
• Jesus Acosta
• Sara Hough
• Jon Bergstrom
• Mark Weaver
• Rebecca Robbins
• Eric M. Weaver

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

6-2026

Recommended Citation

McClellan, Katlyn M.; Acosta, Jesus; Hough, Sara; Bergstrom, Jon; Weaver, Mark; Robbins, Rebecca; and Weaver, Eric M., "Feeding the prolific sow for success: late gestation phase feeding improves farrowing duration, micronutrient status, and reproductive performance" (2026). Animal Science Research Report 2026. 28.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/ans_report_2026/28