Bergstrom, J.R.Loughmiller, J.A.Musser, R.E.Nessmith, W.B.Jr.Nelssen, Jim L.Tokach, Michael D.Goodband, Robert D.Dritz, Steven S.2010-03-022010-03-022010-03-02http://hdl.handle.net/2097/2798A 21-day growth trial was conducted to determine the threonine: lysine ratio necessary to optimize growth performance of the 25 to 50 Ib pig reared in a high-health, segregated early-weaning (SEW) system. Ten experimental diets, including two levels of lysine (.75% and 1.10% apparent digestible lysine) and five apparent digestible threonine:lysine ratios (40, 47.5, 55, 62.5, and 70%), were used in a 2 x 5 factorial arrangement. Growth performance was improved by feeding 1.10% rather than.75% digestible lysine. Also, results indicated that the apparent digestible threonine requirement for the SEW:-reared, 25 to 50 lb pig is approximately 55% of digestible lysine.SwineEarly-weaned pigsAmino acidsThreonineConference paper