Lysine supplemented rations for boars, barrows and gilts

Lysine supplemented rations for boars, barrows and gilts

Hines, R.H.; Ferrell, K.C.; Allee, G.L.; Koch, B.A.

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Publication Date: 1974

Conference: Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 14, 1974
Starting Page: 1, Ending Page: 3
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

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Abstract:

Feeding trials involving each sex (boars, barrows and gilts) of finishing-weight pigs were conducted to determine the value of adding lysine to the rations. Rations containing 0.55% lysine were adequate for performance (rate of gain and feed/gain ratio) and carcass parameters (loin eye area, backfat thickness, length, and percentage of lean cuts) in all sexes.

Keywords: Swine; Lysine; Rations; Boars; Barrows; Gilts

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/4022