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Influence Of Corn Density On Pig Growth And Nutrient Digestibility, E.L Hansen, G.W. Libal, C.R. Hamilton, D.N. Peters
Influence Of Corn Density On Pig Growth And Nutrient Digestibility, E.L Hansen, G.W. Libal, C.R. Hamilton, D.N. Peters
South Dakota Swine Research Report, 2001
The pricing of corn is baded upon a number of factors including moisture content, test weight, level contaminants, and deterioration of quality. It is understood that high moisture content dilutes the concentration of energy and nutrients. Poor quality because of deterioration during storage and the presence of contaminants lowers the palatability of the ingredient and may have negative health ramifications With less logical reasoning it has been assumed that the feeding value of corn for pigs is related to corn’s bulk density. Low-test weight corn is sold at a discount even if moisture content and quality factors are desirable. Corn …