Evaluation of the total sulfur amino acid requirement of finishing pigs (1996)

Authors

J A. Loughmiller
J W. Smith II
J R. Bergstrom
Robert D. Goodband
Michael D. Tokach
Jim L. Nelssen

Keywords

Swine day, 1996; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 97-142-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 772; Swine; Finishing pigs; Methionine; Amino acids

Abstract

Sixty four gilts (initially 120 lb) were used to evaluate the effects of increasing total sulfur amino acid (TSAA):lysine ratios on growth performance and carcass characteristics. Diets included two levels of lysine (.55% and .70% total lysine) and three TSAA:lysine ratios (60, 65, and 70% of lysine) arranged in a 2 x 3 factorial. A tendency for a lysine x TSAA interaction was observed for ADG and ADFI. Increasing TSAA:lysine ratio decreased ADG and ADFI in pigs fed .55% lysine; however, ADG and ADFI were increased in pigs fed .70% lysine and 65% TSAA:lysine. Pigs fed .70% lysine had improved ADG, FIG and lOth rib fat depth compared to those fed .55% lysine. However, no effects were observed with increasing TSAA: lysine ratios. These results suggest that the TSAA requirement of finishing pigs is not greater than 60% of total lysine.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

Recommended Citation

Loughmiller, J A.; Smith, J W. II; Bergstrom, J R.; Goodband, Robert D.; Tokach, Michael D.; and Nelssen, Jim L. (1996) "Evaluation of the total sulfur amino acid requirement of finishing pigs (1996)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 10. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6484