Horacio Santiago Rostagno

Federal University of Viçosa - Brazil Author

Dr. Horacio S. Rostagno graduated in agricultural engineering from the Catholic University of Santa Fe (1966), received his Master's degree (1970) in animal science from Purdue University, and his PhD (1972) from the same institution. He is known worldwide for his extensive experience in the field of animal science, with an emphasis on nutrition and feeding of non-ruminants. He has been the creator and editor of the Brazilian Tables for Poultry and Swine since its first edition. Dr. Horacio S. Rostagno is a retired professor of the Department of Animal Science of the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV).

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Nutritional requirements for pigs and an update of the Brazilian Tables 2024 (I): Energy and amino acids for growing pigs

Of the pillars of commercial pig production, nutritional management, is based on its impact on the total final production cost. In Brazil, it represented 73.16% of the total production cost in 2024 on average, according to data from CIAS (2024, EMBRAPA). In this way, constantly updating the energy and nutrient requirements needed to optimize production outcomes is a focus of attention and a goal of ongoing scientific research.

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