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Pig livability influenced by nursery pig management, feeding practices
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- Feedstuffs in Focus
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- Nov 20, 2025
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- 727
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Summary
Some ideas feel too simple to matter—until the data proves they move the needle on survival. We sit down with Dr. Jordan Gebhardt from Kansas State University to unpack how feed form, small management choices, and genetics combine to cut nursery removals and mortality. From creep feed strategy to the surprising power of very large pellets, we explore why pigs eat more when feed doubles as a social stimulus and how that early intake protects against the post-weaning dip. We break down practic...