Fodder Banks For Sustainable Pig Production Systems
Sinopsis
Feeding pigs with tree leaves? How odd it sounds for many of us!. Not for smallholders from tropical countries. There, small pig producers cannot afford concentrates to feed their animals and they see fodder banks as a smart alternative to produce valuable sources of protein and minerals in a sustainable manner. This book aims to summarize the information available on the use of tree leaves in pig nutrition and on the benefits of the fodder bank systems for the environment and the farmer.