Tryptophan-enriched diet reduces pig aggression

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 13:14 in Biology & Nature

Feeding the amino acid tryptophan to young female pigs as part of their regular diet makes them less aggressive and easier to manage, according to a study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators.

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