Fiber source and inclusion level affects characteristics of excreta from growing pigs

Objective The objective of the study was to determine the influence of varying fibrous diets on fecal characteristics of growing pigs. Methods A total of 104 pigs (initial weight 18±2.0 kg) were used in the study. They were housed in individual pens and fed on diets containing maize cob, grass hay,...

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Main Authors: Conference Thando Mpendulo, Michael Chimonyo, Saymore Petros Ndou, Archibold Garikayi Bakare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies 2018-05-01
Series:Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.ajas.info/upload/pdf/ajas-31-5-755.pdf