Effects of Evosure on Nursery Pig Performance

Authors

H. Williams, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
J. C. Woodworth, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
J. M. DeRouchey, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
S. S. Dritz, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
M. D. Tokach, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
R. D. Goodband, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow

Keywords

Evosure, feed additive, growth performance, nursery pig

Abstract

A total of 360 pigs (PIC C-29 × 359, initially 13.1 lb BW) were used in a 42-d growth trial evaluating the effects of Evosure on nursery pig performance. Evosure is a yeastbased technology designed to enhance weaned pig performance. Pigs were weaned at approximately 16 to 20 d and allotted to pens based on initial BW and gender in a completely randomized design. The 3 dietary treatments included a control diet, or the control diet with Evosure (NUTRIQUEST, Inc., Mason City, IA) fed at 1.0 lb/ton fed from d 0 to 21 followed by 0.5 lb/ton fed from d 21 to 42, or 1.0 lb/ton fed from d 0 to 42. Experimental diets were fed in 3 phases (Phase 1, d 0 to 7; Phase 2, d 7 to 21; and Phase 3, d 21 to 42 post-weaning) and in meal form. Overall (d 0 to 42), no differences in growth performance or final BW were observed among dietary treatments. In conclusion, under these experimental conditions, added Evosure, regardless of level, did not impact nursery pig performance.

Recommended Citation

Williams, H.; Woodworth, J. C.; DeRouchey, J. M.; Dritz, S. S.; Tokach, M. D.; and Goodband, R. D. (2016) "Effects of Evosure on Nursery Pig Performance," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 2: Iss. 8. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1294