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  • Comparison of wet versus dry feeding for starter pigs
    Thaler, R.C.; Nelssen, J.L. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    Two studies utilizing a total of 480 pigs (21 days old) were conducted to compare wet versus dry feeding during a 4 wk starter period. Pigs were fed a pelletized, high nutrient density diet for the first 2 wk and a ...
  • Effect of a probiotic on prevention of salmonellosis in pigs
    Beeman, K.B.; Erickson, D.E.; Henning, B.J. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    An experiment was conducted to determine if a commercial probiotic compound could be used to bring about competitive exclusion of Salmonella organisms. The probiotic material was added to the feed of one group of pigs and ...
  • Effect of dietary folic acid additions on sow performance through two parities
    Thaler, R.C.; Nelssen, J.L.; Goodband, R.D.; Allee, G.L. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    A total of 153 gilts from three breeding groups were fed gestation/lactation diets supplemented with either 0, 1.5, or 6.0 g of folic acid/ton of complete feed for two consecutive parities. Serum folate levels were ...
  • Effect of fat source and fat combinations on starter pig performance
    Thaler, R.C.; Nelssen, J.L.; Allee, G.L. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    Two 5-wk trials utilizing a total of 324 weanling pigs (21 ± 3 d) were conducted to determine the effects of different fat sources and combinations on starter pig performance. Treatments consisted of a control (CONT) with ...
  • Effect of processing on physical characteristics, handling properties and utilization of wheat middlings
    Fahrenholz, C.H.; Behnke, K.C.; Allee, G.L.; Eustace, D. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    Wheat middlings were pelleted and ground through different types of grinders. The resulting products were incorporated into finishing pig diets and a digestion trial was conducted to determine the effect of processing ...
  • Effect of processing on the nutritional value of soybean proteins
    Hancock, J.D. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    It has been recognized for many years that some sort of processing of soybeans will yield a product of superior nutritional value. As our understanding of the effects of different processing techniques increases, we will ...
  • Effect of wheat mill run on finishing pig performance
    Fahrenholz, C.H.; Behnke, K.C.; Nichols, D.A. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    Finishing pigs were fed diets containing 0, 15, 30, or 45% wheat mill run (WMR) during cold and hot weather. Results indicate that 15% WMR can be included in finishing swine diets without adversely affecting pig performance. ...
  • The effects of dietary lysine level on performance of pigs weaned at two weeks of age
    Goodband, R.D.; Hines, R.H.; Nelssen, J.L.; Thaler, R.C. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    One-hundred fifty pigs weaned at 14 ± 2 days of age and averaging 9.8 ± 2.8 lb were used to determine the effects of increasing levels of dietary lysine on pig performance. Pigs were fed a pelleted corn-soybean meal diet ...
  • The effects of porcine somatotropin (pST) and dietary lysine level on growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing swine
    Goodband, R.D.; Nelssen, J.L.; Hines, R.H.; Kropf, D.H.; Thaler, R.C.; Schricker, B.R.; Fitzner, G.E.; Lewis, A.J. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    Seventy-two finishing pigs averaging 130 lb were utilized to determine the effects of PST and dietary lysine on growth performance and carcass characteristics. Pigs were injected daily with 4 mg PST in the extensor muscle ...
  • The effects of porcine somatotropin (pST) dosage and dietary lysine level on growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing swine
    Goodband, R.D.; Nelssen, J.L.; Hines, R.H.; Kropf, D.H.; Schricker, B.R.; Stoner, G.R.; Danler, R.J.; Hancock, J.D.; Thaler, R.C.; Kenny, B.P.; Hurt, S.S.; Fitzner, G.E.; Apple, J.; Warren, K. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    One hundred and forty-four finishing pigs (initial weight 126 lb) were utilized to determine the effects of PST dosage (4 or 8 mg PST' head^-1day^-1 ) and dietary lysine level (.8, 1,0, 1.2, or 1.4%) on growth performance ...
  • Effects of raw soybeans, roasted soybeans, and soybean oil on finishing pig performance
    Goodband, R.D.; Hines, R.H. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    Two trials were conducted to evaluate the effects of raw soybeans, roasted soybeans, and soybean oil on finishing pig performance. In trial 1 pigs were fed a low protein control diet containing 7.5% soybean meal and ...
  • Effects of ultra pig krave extra® on starter pig performance
    Stoner, G.R.; Nelssen, J.L.; Hines, R.H.; Johnston, M.E. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    A growth study and a preference study were conducted to evaluate the effect of a commercially available flavoring agent on starter pig performance. A total of 192, 3-wk old, weaned pigs were utilized. A 2-phase starter ...
  • Factors affecting feeder pig auction price differentials
    Schroeder, T.C.; Jones, J.M.; Nichols, D.A. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    A survey of feeder pig sales was conducted at two Kansas feeder pig auctions during the spring and summer of 1988. Several factors were identified that helped explain a large portion of the short-run price differentials ...
  • Folic acid supplementation for sow diets
    Nelssen, J.L. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    Folic acid is an essential B-vitamin for swine, and green, leafy plants are an -excellent source of this vitamin. Even though pigs cannot synthesize folic acid, bacteria in their lower gut can, making feces another source ...
  • Hedging opportunities for feeder pig finishers
    Schroeder, T.C. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    This study examined the frequency of profitable, short, hedging opportunities that have been available to feeder pig finishers in recent years. The results indicate that there have been periods offering frequent opportunities ...
  • Hog Feeders?
    Hines, R.H. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    During the past 6 yr, extensive research has been conducted at KSU to evaluate feeding systems and various types of wet and dry feeders. Comparisons have been made between timed-feeding and ad libitum feeding systems ...
  • Litter traits for gilts fed 4 or 7.4 lb feed during the first ten days after breeding
    Davis, D.L.; Zhang, Z.; Stevenson, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    We tested the effects of feeding 4 or 7.4 lb of a complete gestation diet to gilts during days 0 to 2 or 3 to 10 after first detected estrus (day 0) and mating. There was a tendency (P = .11) for the 7.4 lb/day treatment ...
  • Low investment farrowing facilities
    Murphy, J.P. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    Low investment farrowing facilities can be divided into three categories, depending on the level of investment. At the lowest investment level, an individual farrowing shelter that has no floor is utilized. The shelter ...
  • Replacing dried skim milk with select menhaden fish meal in a high nutrient density diet
    Stoner, G.R.; Nelssen, J.L.; Hines, R.H. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    A growth study was conducted to evaluate the possibility of replacing dried skim milk (DSM) with select menhaden fish (SMFM) in a high nutrient density diet. A total of 210, 3wk- old weaned pigs was utilized. Diets were ...
  • Responses of pig embryos to amino acids
    Rosenkrans, C.F.; Davis, D.L. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1988)
    Mixtures of vitamins and amino acids produced detrimental effects on the development of pig embryos. However, addition of three amino acids, phenylalanine, methionine, and isoleuncine, enhanced pig embryo development.