In swine nutrition, dietary fiber walks a fine line between benefit and burden. Too much can be as harmful as too little. Fiber is often viewed as an antinutrient that reduces energy and nutrient digestibility. It also plays a critical role in maintaining gut health and supporting microbial diversity.

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Source: Hannah Miller and Amy Petry, University of Missouri. “Do pigs have a requirement for dietary fiber?” National Hog Farmer, 2 July 2025.