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Conference paper1996

Computer modelling of the impact of feed, climate and diseases on the performance of fattening pigs

Swensson, C; Grimsberg, M; Herlin, A

Abstract

The model shows that the most two most important factors are the feed content, especially the balance of amino acids and the health status of the pig. The model is used in the education of agricultural technologists and it is useful in showing the complexity of the performance of fattening pigs. Another advantage is that it easy to compare the impact of different feedstuffs and different management practises. A disadvantage is the complexity of the theory of the model which can be difficult to explain to students.

Keywords

pigs, modelling, growth

Published in


ISBN: 0-929355-74-1
Publisher: American Society of Agricultural Engineers

Conference

6th International Conference on Computers in Agriculture

      SLU Authors

    • Swensson, Christian

      • Department of Agricultural Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

      • Herlin, Anders Henrik

        • Department of Agricultural Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

      UKÄ Subject classification

      Other Computer and Information Science
      Animal and Dairy Science

      Permanent link to this page (URI)

      https://res.slu.se/id/publ/69817