Abstract
1. Effects ofScutellaria baicalensisandLonicera japonicaextract mixture supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood profiles and meat quality in finishing pigs Wen Chao Liu, Seung Ho Pi, In Ho Kim Italian Journal of Animal Science CrossRef
Highlights
Herbal extracts and preparations, as sources of bioactive substances affecting pork quality, are being proposed as dietary additives for pigs (Cullen et al, 2005, Velasquez et al, 2005)
The aim of the experiment was to assess whether nettle extract supplemented to the feed for finishing pigs influences protein deposition and carcass value, affects serum lipid parameters and fatty acid composition in meat, increasing the dietetic value of pork
Nettle extract did not affect dry matter or crude protein digestibility, while it decreased the digestibility of crude fibre, ether extract, and N-free extractives
Summary
Herbal extracts and preparations, as sources of bioactive substances affecting pork quality, are being proposed as dietary additives for pigs (Cullen et al, 2005, Velasquez et al, 2005). Nettle is reported to have medical (Viegi et al, 2003), antioxidative (Toldy et al, 2005) and growth-stimulating (Krusiński, 2004) properties. It is hypothesized that it may affect protein and lipid metabolism and improve the quality of pig products. The aim of the experiment was to assess whether nettle extract supplemented to the feed for finishing pigs influences protein deposition and carcass value, affects serum lipid parameters and fatty acid composition in meat, increasing the dietetic value of pork
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