Source: MORNING AG CLIPS, 3/30/20

Pigs have better feed conversion rates with copper in their diets, but until now, scientists didn’t fully understand why. Existing research from the University of Illinois shows copper doesn’t change fat and energy absorption from the diet. Instead, according to new research, the element seems to enhance pigs’ ability to utilize fat after absorption, resulting in increased energy utilization of the entire diet. “Our results indicate copper hydroxychloride is enhancing metabolism of fat, and that’s how the pigs get more energy."

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