The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast · Wisenetix

Dr. Ilaria Minussi: Amino Acids And Pig Behavior | Ep. 213

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Given a choice, pigs select diets higher in tryptophan, not the standard profile for maximum growth.

Dr. Ilaria Minussi discusses her research on how low-protein, amino-acid-deficient diets in pigs lead to increased tail-biting behavior. She explains experiments where pigs, given a choice, selected diets higher in tryptophan—linked to serotonin production—suggesting they prioritize behavioral needs over maximal growth.

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