Breakdown products of phytate can also harm pigs
Published Thursday, 30th June 2016
It’s not only phytate that has anti-nutritive effects in pig nutrition. When the product is gradually broken down into smaller compounds, these might also affect a pig’s health.
In this article originally published in Pig Progress, AB Vista research director Dr Mike Bedford explains how a thorough approach is what is needed.
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