Abstract

Influence of fat level and calorie:protein ratio on the performance of young pigs (1971)

Highlights

  • One hundred twenty-eight pigs averaging 44 pounds were used to determine the influence of level of dietary fat and calorie:protein ratio on the performance of young pigs

  • Feed efficiency and kcal metabolizable energy per pound of gain were improved as the fat level of the diet increased

  • When fat was added to the diet without adjusting the calorie: protein ratio, average daily gain and energy efficiency were significantly reduced

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One hundred twenty-eight pigs averaging 44 pounds were used to determine the influence of level of dietary fat and calorie:protein ratio on the performance of young pigs. Volume 0 Issue 10 Swine Day (1968-2014) Influence of fat level and calorie:protein ratio on the performance of young pigs

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