Have you reached your daily goal of 35+ grams of dietary fiber? If not, consider adding 2 cups of boiled pinto beans and an apple to your diet. Meeting your daily recommended fiber intake can significantly extend your lifespan. This healthy habit becomes even more critical as we age, with recent studies showing that high fiber consumption can reduce mortality risk by 23%. These insights into human nutrition underscore the vital role of dietary fiber for sows, especially when developing nutritional programs aimed at enhancing sow longevity and lifetime productivity.

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Source: Rosero, David, and Amy Petry. “Unlocking the Puzzle: Advancing Sow Fiber Nutrition.” Farm Journal’s Prok, 9 Aug. 2024.