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Gabriel Ribeiro Braga

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Gabriel Ribeiro Braga 2 Articles

Nutritional requirements for pigs and an update of the Brazilian Tables 2024 (I): Energy and amino acids for growing pigs

Melissa Izabel Hannas M.I. Hannas
Horacio Santiago Rostagno H. S. Rostagno
Gabriel Ribeiro Braga G. Ribeiro Braga

Of the pillars of commercial pig production, nutritional management, is based on its impact on the total final production cost. In Brazil, it represented 73.16% of the total production cost in 2024 on average, according to data from CIAS (2024, EMBRAPA). In this way, constantly updating the energy and nutrient requirements needed to optimize production outcomes is a focus of attention and a goal of ongoing scientific research.

Nutritional requirements for pigs and update of the Brazilian Tables 2024 (II): Energy and amino acids for growing pigs

Melissa Izabel Hannas M.I. Hannas
Horacio Santiago Rostagno H. S. Rostagno
Gabriel Ribeiro Braga G. Ribeiro Braga

For pigs to grow and be productive, their nutrition must provide the intake of energy and nutrients necessary for maintenance and production. The most important nutrients are proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins. Ingested and recycled proteins will be used for tissue growth and repair, enzymatic and hormonal functions, transport of substances, immune responses, water and electrolyte balance, muscle contraction, cell signaling, and pH maintenance.