Abstract
In general apparent ileal digestibility values of amino acids are lower than apparent faecal digestibility values (Just, 1980) and since nitrogen entering the large intestine may not be utilised by the pig (Zebrowska, 1973) apparent ileal digestibility values should offer a better estimation of the nutritive value of dietary protein. However, for this to be confirmed it must be demonstrated that such values when used in diet formulation are more accurate predictors of pig performance. Therefore, a trial was conducted to examine whether the detrimental effect of heat treated fish meal on pig performance could be reduced by formulating diets based upon either apparent faecal or ileal amino acid digestibility values.
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Schedule a callMore From: Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972)
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