Effects of conditioners (standard, long term, and expander) on pellet quality and growth performance in nursery pigs (1998)

Authors

S L. Johnston
Robert H. Hines
C A. Maloney
S L. Traylor
S P. Sorrell
Joe D. Hancock
Keith C. Behnke

Keywords

Swine day, 1998; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 99-120-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 819; Swine; Nursery pigs; Pelleting; Expander conditioning

Abstract

In our first experiment, digestibilities for DM, N, and GE were greater and F/G was better for pigs fed pelleted diets than for pigs fed meal diets. However, we observed no advantages in ADG or F/G with long-term conditioning. In a second experiment, pelleting once again improved nutrient digestibility and F/G. Expander conditioning improved digestibilities of DM, N, and GE but not growth performance compared to standard conditioning.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

Recommended Citation

Johnston, S L.; Hines, Robert H.; Maloney, C A.; Traylor, S L.; Sorrell, S P.; Hancock, Joe D.; and Behnke, Keith C. (1998) "Effects of conditioners (standard, long term, and expander) on pellet quality and growth performance in nursery pigs (1998)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 10. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6561