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Research placement investigates pig nutrition

Mon, Nov 14, 2011 11:11 CET

Study investigates how much straw bedding pigs eat and how this affects their digestion.A RECENT graduate of Harper Adams is investigating how much straw bedding pigs eat and how this affects their digestion, as part of a special research placement. Stephen Mansbridge is completing a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) research experience placement (REP) on the farm at the University College in Shropshire. He is working with 45 sows and 96 growing pigs and collecting samples to see how much bedding the pigs are eating. Steve from Burgess Hill, West Sussex,

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