Alicia Zem Fraga

1. IntroductionConsistent information on animal nutrient requirements and feedstuff characteristics is non-negotiable when proposing precise feeding programs [1]. This information allows nutritionists to determine a given amount of feedstuffs that will provide a diet that will allow production goals to be achieved at an optimized feed cost. Feed formulations can be established using published val ...

1. IntroductionDietary levels above 5% of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) can reduce pig performance due to deleterious effects (such as greater digesta viscosity and lower digestibility) in the gastrointestinal tract of these animals [1]. Corn and soybean meal are the most common ingredients in pig diets but contain 6 to 17% of NSP [2]. Furthermore, higher concentrations of NSP may reduce total ...