The recent loss of pigs in Nigeria due to African swine fever is alarming. The outbreak has shown the need to improve biosecurity protocols on the farm. A new research has shown that medium chain fatty acids in pig feed is a biosecurity tool, as this will kill pathogens in feed and also prevent replication in pig's gut.

Lauric acid has proven to have a high potency to destroy bacteria and viruses, coconut oil is rich in lauric acid.
Learn how to save your stock by adding coconut oil to the feed.
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