AUTHOR=Sun Haoxuan , Jiang Zipeng , Chen Zhimin , Liu Guohua , Liu Zexue 

TITLE=Effects of fermented unconventional protein feed on pig production in China

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Veterinary Science

VOLUME=11

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1446233

DOI=10.3389/fvets.2024.1446233

ISSN=2297-1769

ABSTRACT=<p>Unconventional protein feeds, characterized by low nutritional value, high variability, and poor palatability, have limited their application in swine production. Fermentation technology holds the key to addressing these shortcomings. Given the ban on antibiotics in China, the inferior quality of imported pig breeds, and long-term dependence on imported soybean, the prospects for fermented unconventional protein feeds are promising. This paper delves into the common types of fermented unconventional protein feeds, factors influencing the fermentation process, the mechanisms by which they enhance swine health, and the challenges and prospects of fermented feeds, offering theoretical insights for the future development of the feed industry.</p>