What plants are good for sows to eat: scientific feeding guide and popular plant recommendations
With the refined development of the breeding industry, nutritional management of sows has become the key to improving reproductive performance. In the past 10 days, the discussion around "plant feeding for sows" has become more popular on the Internet, with special attention being paid to the nutritional value and safety of natural plants. This article will combine recent hot topics to provide structured data and practical suggestions for farmers.
1. List of top 10 plants suitable for sows to eat

| plant name | nutritional value | Feeding precautions | Recent search popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| alfalfa | High protein, calcium, vitamin K | Feed after drying to avoid abdominal distension | ↑35% (this week) |
| sweet potato vine | Dietary fiber, vitamin A | Fresh feeding needs to be controlled | ↑28% |
| structure leaves | Amino acids, flavonoids | Higher utilization rate after fermentation | New hot spots |
| Chicory | Prebiotics, oligosaccharides | Improve gut health | Hot discussion on breeding forum |
2. Three hotly debated issues across the Internet
1.Safety of fermented plant feeds: In the Douyin# breeding technology topic, experts suggest using EM bacteria to ferment structural leaves, which can increase the protein absorption rate by 15%.
2.Toxic plant warning: Baidu index shows that the search volume of "sow poisoning" increased by 40% week-on-week. You need to be wary of poisonous plants such as datura and castor.
3.Seasonal feeding program: The recent WeChat article "Summer Green Feed Formula for Sows" has been read more than 100,000 times, and it recommends heat-clearing plants such as bittern.
3. Four golden principles of scientific feeding
| principles | Specific measures | Data support |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity | Match at least 3 plants | Reproduction rate of experimental group ↑12% |
| stage | Alfalfa Increased During Pregnancy | Improved piglet survival rate |
4. Express delivery of the latest research results
The latest report of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in July pointed out that adding 5% mulberry leaf powder to feed can increase the IgA content of sow milk by 18%, and related papers have appeared on the Zhihu hot list.
Conclusion: Rational use of plant resources can not only reduce feed costs, but also improve sow health. It is recommended that farmers develop personalized plans based on local conditions and hot information.
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