Lysine supplemented rations for boars, barrows and gilts (1974)

Authors

K C. Ferrell
G L. Allee
B A. Koch
Robert H. Hines

Keywords

Swine day, 1974; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 483; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 221; Swine; Lysine; Rations; Boars; Barrows; Gilts

Abstract

Feeding trials involving each sex (boars, barrows and gilts) of finishing-weight pigs were conducted to determine the value of adding lysine to the rations. Rations containing 0.55% lysine were adequate for performance (rate of gain and feed/gain ratio) and carcass parameters (loin eye area, backfat thickness, length, and percentage of lean cuts) in all sexes.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 14, 1974

Recommended Citation

Ferrell, K C.; Allee, G L.; Koch, B A.; and Hines, Robert H. (1974) "Lysine supplemented rations for boars, barrows and gilts (1974)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 10. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.3512