Effects of increasing zinc oxide on starter pig growth performance
Date
2010-03-10T22:38:26Z
Authors
Smith, J.W.II
Richert, B.T.
Owen, K.Q.
Nessmith, W.B. Jr.
Tokach, Michael D.
Goodband, Robert D.
Nelssen, Jim L.
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Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
Abstract
Four hundred and twenty pigs (initially 9.8 lb and 13 d of age) were used to evaluate the effects of increasing zinc oxide in starter diets. Results that suggest 3,000 ppm and 2,000 ppm zinc, from zinc oxide, improve growth performance in phase I and II diets, respectively.
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Keywords
Swine, Starter, Zinc, Oxide, Performance
