The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for
increasing the reproductive performance of breeding populations of swine.
The swine feed compositions of the present invention are animal feed
blends including marine animal products such as a fish oil or fish meal
products. Methods include administering to the female swine a
biologically effective amount of the swine feed composition comprising
marine animal products wherein the marine animal products contain omega-3
fatty acids or esters thereof that serve as a source of metabolites in
the female swine, to improve reproductive performance of the female
swine.