AGGRESSION IN PIG FARMING: IS IT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE IT?
Aggression in pig farming significantly compromises animal welfare and, consequently, the health of the animals. The economic damage associated with this is related to an increase in injuries and stress among the animals, which reduces growth rates. Various solutions have been adopted to try to reduce aggression in pig farming, such as environmental enrichments and several studies in the field of nutrition have explored the application of plants and extracts with potential calming effects.
Aggression in Pig Farming, the Power of Plants
Melissa officinalis
Studies attribute to lemon balm extract properties that counteract aggression. The high concentration of phenolic compounds in lemon balm extract also has significant antioxidant activity and appears to protect nerve cells from oxidative stress.
Valeriana officinalis
Valerian also has interesting properties for maintaining behavioral balance and counteracting aggression, with valepotriates in its extract considered the main contributors to this effect.
Tecnozoo, leveraging its experience with plants and extracts in animal nutrition, has developed a product based on these extracts, available both in powder (ARMONYFORMULA) and liquid (ARMONYFLUID) form, to help animals adapt to stress situations that may lead to aggression.
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