Performance of young pigs as affected by energy density of and method of adding fat to rations (1977)

Authors

G L. Allee

Keywords

Swine day, 1977; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 78-101-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 312; Swine; Performance; Energy density; Fat; Rations; Feed efficiency; Average daily gain

Abstract

One hundred twenty-six crossbred pigs averaging 11.7 kg. (25.7 lbs.) were used to determine the effects of energy density (added fat or fiber) and calorie-protein, calorie-lysine, and calorie-nutrient ratios of rations on pig performance. The basal sorghum-soybean meal ration contained 16.0% crude protein, 0.80% lysine, 0.70% calcium, and 0.60% phosphorus. Soybean oil was the fat source and cellulose the fiber source. Adding 6% fat and maintaining a constant calorie-lysine, calorie-protein, or calorie-nutrient ratio increased (P<.05) average daily gain and improved (P<.05) feed efficiency, compared with gain and efficiency of pigs fed the basal ration. Pigs fed rations containing 6% fiber had similar average daily gain and feed efficiency as did pigs feed the basal ration.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 10, 1977

Recommended Citation

Allee, G L. (1977) "Performance of young pigs as affected by energy density of and method of adding fat to rations (1977)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 10. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6006