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The use of dietary fibres has also some practical drawbacks which could limit its
implementation. This relates to the environmental impact of high-fibre diets due to an
increased volume of manure produced (Philippe
et al.
, 2008). Findings demonstrate the
importance of an optimal formulation of fibrous diets in order to ensure an improvement
of sow welfare whilst satisfying environmental and economic requirements.
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank M. Legall (Provimi France) for her critical reading, her
contribution, especially for Table 5.1, and her general comments to improve the quality
of the manuscript.
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