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1996

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Influence Of Lysine Concentration On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (1996), Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

Influence Of Lysine Concentration On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (1996), Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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We used a total of 11,653 pigs to examine the influence of a lysine phase-feeding regimen on growth performance and carcass characteristics in finishing pigs. We found that the lysine regimen did not affect ADG. Also, the low-lysine regimen was adequate for maximizing growth performance and carcass characteristics of barrows. However, the low-lysine regimen was inadequate to optimize feed efficiency in gilts. Further analysis indicated that the largest differences in feed efficiency were for the 115 to 160 lb period in gilts. Later in the growth period, feed efficiency of gilts was similar across dietary lysine regimens.; Swine Day, Manhattan, …

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Evaluation Of The Total Sulfur Amino Acid Requirement Of Finishing Pigs (1996), J A. Loughmiller, J W. Smith Ii, J R. Bergstrom, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1996

Evaluation Of The Total Sulfur Amino Acid Requirement Of Finishing Pigs (1996), J A. Loughmiller, J W. Smith Ii, J R. Bergstrom, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen

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Sixty four gilts (initially 120 lb) were used to evaluate the effects of increasing total sulfur amino acid (TSAA):lysine ratios on growth performance and carcass characteristics. Diets included two levels of lysine (.55% and .70% total lysine) and three TSAA:lysine ratios (60, 65, and 70% of lysine) arranged in a 2 x 3 factorial. A tendency for a lysine x TSAA interaction was observed for ADG and ADFI. Increasing TSAA:lysine ratio decreased ADG and ADFI in pigs fed .55% lysine; however, ADG and ADFI were increased in pigs fed .70% lysine and 65% TSAA:lysine. Pigs fed .70% lysine had improved …

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Use Of Sorghum-Based Distillers Grains In Diets For Nursery And Finishing Pigs (1996), B W. Senne, I Mavromichalis, S L. Johnston, P S. Sorrell, I H. Kim, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1996

Use Of Sorghum-Based Distillers Grains In Diets For Nursery And Finishing Pigs (1996), B W. Senne, I Mavromichalis, S L. Johnston, P S. Sorrell, I H. Kim, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock

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Two experiments were conducted to etermine the effects of sorghum-based distillers dried grains with solubles in isocaloric diets for nursery and finishing pigs. Rate and efficiency of gain in nursery pigs were decreased with 45% or more distillers grains. For finishing pigs, efficiency of gain was improved as distillers grains was increased to 60% of the diet, and carcass fatness was increased by about .1 inch at the highest concentration.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Determination Of Contract Base Payments To Feeder-Pig Producers (1996), J L. Parcell, Michael R. Langemeier Jan 1996

Determination Of Contract Base Payments To Feeder-Pig Producers (1996), J L. Parcell, Michael R. Langemeier

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Risks associated with independent feeder-pig production have prompted producers to seek alternative production and marketing methods. A means of reducing risk has developed through contract feeder-pig producing. Research results indicate that slightly risk-averse producers required contract base payments ranging from $7.50 to $28.50 per head. Strongly risk-averse producers required contract base payments ranging from $2.50 to $17.75 per head. The lower end of the ranges is for a low-profit producer. The upper end of the ranges is for a high-profit producer.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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The Impact Of Selected Hog Carcass Traits On Prices Received (1996), J Mintert, Steven S. Dritz, Ted C. Schroeder, S Hedges Jan 1996

The Impact Of Selected Hog Carcass Traits On Prices Received (1996), J Mintert, Steven S. Dritz, Ted C. Schroeder, S Hedges

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Hog producers can control the quality of the hogs they market. Through genetic selection and management, producers can have a large impact on hog carcass characteristics such as weight, backfat depth, and loin depth. Determining how much emphasis to place on changing or managing various carcass traits requires knowledge of the trait's value to the individual producer. Results from this study provide information on expected changes in price at one major midwestern packer associated with changes in carcass weight, backfat depth, and loin depth. Number of hogs marketed in each group did not affect net carcass value. However, these results …

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Survey Of Pork Products Available To Consumers (1996), S Hollinger, John A. Unruh Jan 1996

Survey Of Pork Products Available To Consumers (1996), S Hollinger, John A. Unruh

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A survey was conducted to investigate the variety and price per pound of pork products available to consumers. The survey was conducted in the largest store of each of the three leading supermarket chains in Manhattan, KS. The 217.3 pork products per store (642 total) were categorized into fresh pork, smoked/cured pork, sausages, lunch meats, and pastry/pork combinations, which represented 7.4, 13.9, 32.5, 20.4, and 24.4% of the pork products surveyed, respectively. Retail cuts from the loin were the most numerous and highest priced in the fresh pork category. Retail cuts from the ham and belly (bacon) were the most …

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Dietary Lysine Requirement For Optimal Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Late Finishing Gilts (1996), J A. Loughmiller, I H. Kim, J C. Woodworth, J W. Smith Ii, J R. Bergstrom, K Hongtrakul, W B. Nessmith, R E. Musser, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1996

Dietary Lysine Requirement For Optimal Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Late Finishing Gilts (1996), J A. Loughmiller, I H. Kim, J C. Woodworth, J W. Smith Ii, J R. Bergstrom, K Hongtrakul, W B. Nessmith, R E. Musser, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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In Exp. 1, increasing dietary lysine from .40% to .70% linearly improved ADG, F/G, 10th rib fat depth, and percentage lean in finishing gilts from 200 to 250 lb. Increasing dietary lysine also tended to improve longissimus muscle area. Results from Exp. 2 indicate no improvement in growth or carcass performance of gilts fed greater than .60% lysine. The combined results of Exp. 1 and 2 indicate that finishing gilts from 200 to 250 lb requires between .60% to .70% (18 to 20 g/d) dietary lysine to maximize both growth performance and carcass characteristics.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, …

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Examination Of Pork Marketing Margins (1996), Ted C. Schroeder, J Mintert Jan 1996

Examination Of Pork Marketing Margins (1996), Ted C. Schroeder, J Mintert

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This study analyzes recent changes observed in pork, farm-to-wholesale and wholesale-to-retail, marketing margins. Although the inflation-adjusted, farm-to-wholesale margin has declined over the last 25 years, the wholesale-to-retail margin has increased. Pork producers need to know why these trends have occurred so they better understand pork marketing margin determinants as they develop policy positions and consider vertical marketing alliances.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Effects Of Fat And Sodium Bicarbonate On Growth Performance And Stomach Morphology In Finishing Pigs (1996), S P. Sorrell, I H. Kim, Robert H. Hines, G A. Kennedy, L L. Burnham, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1996

Effects Of Fat And Sodium Bicarbonate On Growth Performance And Stomach Morphology In Finishing Pigs (1996), S P. Sorrell, I H. Kim, Robert H. Hines, G A. Kennedy, L L. Burnham, Joe D. Hancock

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Pigs fed diets with soybean oil consumed less feed; grew more efficiently; and had greater last-rib backfat thickness, keratosis, and ulceration in their stomachs than pigs fed diets without soybean oil. Pigs fed diets with NaHC03 tended to eat more feed and had numerically greater ADG, but feed/gain and carcass measurements were not affected. NaHC03 decreased ulceration scores only for pigs fed diets without added fat.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Effect Of Dietary L-Carnitine On Growth, Carcass Characteristics, And Metabolism Of Swine (1996), K Q. Owen, H Ji, C V. Maxwell, G C. Tremblay, S I. Koo, S A. Blum, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1996

Effect Of Dietary L-Carnitine On Growth, Carcass Characteristics, And Metabolism Of Swine (1996), K Q. Owen, H Ji, C V. Maxwell, G C. Tremblay, S I. Koo, S A. Blum, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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Thirty six Yorkshire gilts (initially 123 lb BW) were used to investigate the effect of dietary carnitine on growth performance, carcass characteristics, fatty acid oxidation, and enzyme kinetics. Dietary carnitine reduced fat deposition in favor of protein deposition, stimulated fatty acid oxidation, induced the expression of pyruvate carboxylase, increased the capacity of pyruvate carboxylase flux, and decreased the capacity of branch chain keto dehydrogenase.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Omitting Vitamin And Trace Mineral Premixes, And(Or) Reducing Inorganic Phosphorus During Late Finishing Did Not Affect Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, Or Muscle Quality (1996), I Mavromichalis, Donald H. Kropf, G A. Kennedy, Robert H. Hines, B W. Senne, I H. Kim, S L. Johnson, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1996

Omitting Vitamin And Trace Mineral Premixes, And(Or) Reducing Inorganic Phosphorus During Late Finishing Did Not Affect Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, Or Muscle Quality (1996), I Mavromichalis, Donald H. Kropf, G A. Kennedy, Robert H. Hines, B W. Senne, I H. Kim, S L. Johnson, Joe D. Hancock

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Omitting the vitamin and trace mineralpremixes and(or) adding 2/3 less supplementalinorganic phosphorus source (from .55% down to .40% total P) to diets during late finishing (191 to 265 lb) had no effect ongrowth performance, carcass characteristics, or muscle quality in high-lean pigs. Thus, this concept can be used to decrease the cost of feeding terminal-cross pigs to heavy weights, while decreasing excretion of minerals from intensive swine operations.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Influence Of A Probiotic/Trace Mineral Mixture On Growth Performance And Salmonella Choleraesuis Shedding In Nursery Pigs (1996), Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

Influence Of A Probiotic/Trace Mineral Mixture On Growth Performance And Salmonella Choleraesuis Shedding In Nursery Pigs (1996), Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz

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We tested a probiotic/trace mineral mixture using a bacterial challenge model in high-health status pigs. We examined the influence of the mixture on growth performance, hematologic parameters, haptoglobin concentration, and Salmonella choleraesuis shedding in nursery pigs. A successful model of S. cholereasuis challenge was established. However, the probiotic/trace mineral mixture did not influence growth performance, bacterial shedding, or other parameters examined in this experiment.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Effects Of High Oil Corn And Fat Level On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs (1996), J R. Bergstrom, C J. Samland, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1996

Effects Of High Oil Corn And Fat Level On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs (1996), J R. Bergstrom, C J. Samland, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband

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Two studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of adding high oil corn to nursery diets as compared to other sources of fat. The results of both studies suggest that addition of fat to the nursery pig diet, regardless of the source, has no significant influence on growth performance until late in the nursery phase.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Performance Of Weanling Pigs Fed Diets Containing Various Lactose Sources (1996), P R. O'Quinn, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1996

Performance Of Weanling Pigs Fed Diets Containing Various Lactose Sources (1996), P R. O'Quinn, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach

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Two growth trials were conducted to evaluate the effects of replacing the lactose provided by dried whey in the phase II diet with either deproteinized whey or an alternative lactose source, DairyLac 80®. No differences in performance observed among pigs fed diets containing 10% dried whey or deproteinized whey or DairyLac 80®. These trials indicate that deproteinized whey and DairyLac 80® can be used to replace the lactose contained in dried whey for starter pig diets.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Evaluation Of Spray-Dried Cheese Food As A Supplemental Protein Source For Weanling Pigs (1996), J A. Loughmiller, P S. Graf, J R. Bergstrom, R E. Muser, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

Evaluation Of Spray-Dried Cheese Food As A Supplemental Protein Source For Weanling Pigs (1996), J A. Loughmiller, P S. Graf, J R. Bergstrom, R E. Muser, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz

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A growth study was conducted to determine the effects of substituting spray-dried cheese food for spray-dried plasma protein on weanling pig performance. Five dietary treatments included the control diet or diets with cheese food replacing 25, 50, 75, and 100% of the plasma on an equal lysine basis. Day 0 to 14 ADG and ADFI were decreased linearly as spray-dried cheese food increased. However, this decrease was most apparent when cheese food was included at more than 4% of the diet. No effects of cheese food inclusion were seen for F/G from d 0 to 14 postweaning or for growth …

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Determining The Optimal Isoleucine:Lysine Ratio For The 25 To 50 Lb Pig (1996), J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

Determining The Optimal Isoleucine:Lysine Ratio For The 25 To 50 Lb Pig (1996), J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz

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A 21-day growth trial was conducted to determine the isoleucine: lysine ratio necessary to optimize growth performance of the 25 to 50 lb nursery pig reared in a segregated early-weaning (SEW) system. Ten experimental diets, including two levels of lysine (.75% and 1.10% digestible lysine) and five apparent digestible isoleucine:lysine ratios (45, 50, 55, 60, and 65%), 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 isoleucine requirement for the SEW-reared, 25 to 50 lb pig is approximately .50% of digestible …

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Determining The Optimal Isoleucine:Lysine Ratio In Diets For The Segregated Early-Weaned Pig, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

Determining The Optimal Isoleucine:Lysine Ratio In Diets For The Segregated Early-Weaned Pig, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz

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A 14-d growth trial was conducted to evaluate effects of increasing isoleucine: lysine ratios on growth performance of the segregated early-weaned pig. Twelve experimental diets included two levels of lysine (1.15%and 1.50% digestible lysine) and six digestible isoleucine: lysine ratios (40, 45,50, 55, 60, and 65% relative to lysine) in a 2 x 6 factorial arrangement. From d 0 to 14, growth performance was improved by feeding 1.50% digestible lysine. A linear improven1ent in growth performance occurred from d 0 to 7 as the isoleucine:lysine ratio increased. Although a significant quadratic response was not observed, little improvement in pig performance …

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Determining The Optimal Threonine:Lysine Ratio For The 25 To 50 Lb Pig (1996), J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

Determining The Optimal Threonine:Lysine Ratio For The 25 To 50 Lb Pig (1996), J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz

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A 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 …

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Determining The Optimal Threonine:Lysine Ratio In Starter Diets For The Segregated Early-Weaned Pig (1996), J R. Bergstrom, W B. Nessmith Jr, C A. Civis, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1996

Determining The Optimal Threonine:Lysine Ratio In Starter Diets For The Segregated Early-Weaned Pig (1996), J R. Bergstrom, W B. Nessmith Jr, C A. Civis, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband

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A 14-day growth trial was conducted to determine the threonine: lysine ratio necessary to optimize growth performance of the segregated early-weaned (SEW) pig. Twelve experimental diets included two levels of lysine (1.15% and 1.5% apparent digestible lysine) and six apparent digestible threonine: lysine ratios (40, 45, 50, 55, 60, and 65 %) in a 2 x 6 factorial arrangement. Growth performance was improved by feeding 1.5% rather than 1.15% digestible lysine. Growth performance decreased linearly as the digestible threonine: lysine ratio increased. Although a significant quadratic response was not observed, this reduction in growth performance did not appear to occur …

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Effects Of Spray-Dried Blood Cells In Lactation Diets On Sow And Litter Performance (1996), E Weaver, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

Effects Of Spray-Dried Blood Cells In Lactation Diets On Sow And Litter Performance (1996), E Weaver, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz

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High producing sows were used to evaluate the effect of spray-dried blood cells as a dietary protein source on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance. No significant differences were observed between sows fed a corn-soybean cells-based diet or a diet containing 2.5% spray-dried blood cells for lactation performance or subsequent reproductive performance. Therefore, spray-dried blood cells can be used as a partial replacelnent for the protein source in lactation diets.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Effects Of Select Menhaden Fish Meal Fed During Lactation On Sow And Litter Performance (1996), R E. Musser, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

Effects Of Select Menhaden Fish Meal Fed During Lactation On Sow And Litter Performance (1996), R E. Musser, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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A total of 317 lactating sows was fed either a corn-soybean meal diet (l.0%lysine) or a diet with a portion of the soybean meal replaced with 5% select menhaden fish meal on an equal lysine basis. Adding 5% select menhaden fish meal had no overall effect on sow or litter performance. Composition of milk samples collected between d 14 and 16 of lactation was not affected by dietary treatment.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Increasing Valine, Isoleucine, And Total Branched Chain Amino Acids For The Lactating Sow (1996), B T. Richert, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1996

Increasing Valine, Isoleucine, And Total Branched Chain Amino Acids For The Lactating Sow (1996), B T. Richert, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen

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One hundred eighty-five sows were used to evaluate effects of the interrelationship between isoleucine and valine on sow and litter performance. Litter weight and weight gain at weaning increased as dietary valine, isoleucine, and total branched chain amino acids increased. Increasing dietary valine increased concentrations of milk DM and fat. Milk DM, CP, and fat increased as dietary isoleucine increased. Both valine and isoleucine increased litter weights. The independent increases in litter weaning weights from adding valine and isoleucine suggest separate modes of action in the lactating sow.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Effects Of Added Choline On Performance Of Weanling Pigs (1996), K Hongtrakul, I H. Kim, J A. Loughmiller, J W. Smith, H Cao, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1996

Effects Of Added Choline On Performance Of Weanling Pigs (1996), K Hongtrakul, I H. Kim, J A. Loughmiller, J W. Smith, H Cao, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen

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A 28-d growth assay was conducted to determine the effects of added choline on weanling pig performance. Pigs were fed a control diet without added choline or diets containing 150 g/ton of added choline. No differences in pig growth performance were observed. These results suggest that added choline can be removed from weanling pig diets.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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Dietary Methionine Requirement For Optimal Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics In Finishing Gilts (1996), J A. Loughmiller, Michael D. Tokach, Evan C. Titgemeyer, J R. Bergstrom, I H. Kim, J W. Smith Ii, W B. Nessmith, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1996

Dietary Methionine Requirement For Optimal Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics In Finishing Gilts (1996), J A. Loughmiller, Michael D. Tokach, Evan C. Titgemeyer, J R. Bergstrom, I H. Kim, J W. Smith Ii, W B. Nessmith, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband

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In Exp. 1, increasing dietary methionine from .12 to .22% (.10 to .20% apparent digestible methionine) in diets containing excess cystine had no effect on ADG, ADFI, 10th rib fat depth, and longissimus muscle area in finishing gilts from 130 to 190 lb. However, increasing dietary methionine tended to linearly improve feed efficiency. In Exp. 2, increasing dietary methionine from .11 to . 17% (. 10 to . 15% apparent digestible methionine) in diets containing excess cystine resulted in linear improvements in ADG, ADFI, and F/G in finishing gilts from 160 to 230 lb. Quadratic improvements were observed for F/G. …

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Dietary Total Sulfur Amino Acid Requirement For Optimal Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics In Finishing Gilts (1996), J A. Loughmiller, Michael D. Tokach, Evan C. Titgemeyer, I H. Kim, J R. Bergstrom, J W. Smith Ii, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1996

Dietary Total Sulfur Amino Acid Requirement For Optimal Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics In Finishing Gilts (1996), J A. Loughmiller, Michael D. Tokach, Evan C. Titgemeyer, I H. Kim, J R. Bergstrom, J W. Smith Ii, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen

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Finishing gilts (initially 163 lb) were fed .58% total lysine (.50% apparent digestible) and total sulfur amino acid (TSAA) concentrations of .26, .285, .31, .335, and .36% (.225 to .325% apparent digestible). These values represent TSAA: lysine ratios of 45, 50, 55, 60, and 65%. Results suggest a linear decrease in ADG and ADFI along with poorer F/G with increasing TSAA levels. However, gilts fed .285% TSAA (50% of lysine) had the best ADG and F/G. No effect was observed on any carcass criteria. Based on the results of this study, the TSAA requirement is not greater than .285% total …

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Influence Of Lysine Concentration On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (1996), Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

Influence Of Lysine Concentration On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (1996), Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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We used a total of 11,653 pigs to examine the influence of a lysine phase-feeding regimen on growth performance and carcass characteristics in finishing pigs. We found that the lysine regimen did not affect ADG. Also, the low-lysine regimen was adequate for maximizing growth performance and carcass characteristics of barrows. However, the low-lysine regimen was inadequate to optimize feed efficiency in gilts. Further analysis indicated that the largest differences in feed efficiency were for the 115 to 160 lb period in gilts. Later in the growth period, feed efficiency of gilts was similar across dietary lysine regimens.; Swine Day, Manhattan, …

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The Effects Of Supplementing Growing-Finishing Pig Diets With Carnitine And(Or) Chromium On Growth And Carcass Characteristics (1996), J W. Smith Ii, B T. Richert, K Q. Owen, J R. Bergstrom, W B. Nessmith Jr, S A. Blum, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1996

The Effects Of Supplementing Growing-Finishing Pig Diets With Carnitine And(Or) Chromium On Growth And Carcass Characteristics (1996), J W. Smith Ii, B T. Richert, K Q. Owen, J R. Bergstrom, W B. Nessmith Jr, S A. Blum, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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Eighty crossbred gilts (initially 83 lb) were used to examine the effects of 50 ppm carnitine and(or) 200 ppb chromium from chromium nicotinate on growth performance and carcass characteristics. In this trial, adding carnitine and(or) chromiunm to the diets of high-lean growth finishing gilts did not increase carcass leanness. However, the combination of carnitine and chromium improved the color characteristics of the longissimus muscle.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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The Effects Of Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome (Prrs) Vaccination On Postweaning Growth Performance (1996), S D. Pretzer, K M. Claussen, J R. Bergstrom, Steven C. Henry, R Phillips, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1996

The Effects Of Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome (Prrs) Vaccination On Postweaning Growth Performance (1996), S D. Pretzer, K M. Claussen, J R. Bergstrom, Steven C. Henry, R Phillips, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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We evaluated the effects of a modified-live virus vaccine for PRRS virus on nursery growth performance. The pigs used in this study were obtained from a herd with substandard nursery growth performance attributed to PRRS virus infection. We failed to detect the presence of active circulating field strain virus in either the controls or vaccinated pigs. However, we did detect a strain similar to the vaccine virus strain on d 34 after weaning in the vaccinated pigs. The vaccinated pigs had poorer growth performance from d 7 to 14 after vaccination and were lighter in weight for the remainder of …

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An Evaluation Of Several Diet Acidifiers Commonly Utilized In Pig Starter Diets To Improve Growth Performance (1996), J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1996

An Evaluation Of Several Diet Acidifiers Commonly Utilized In Pig Starter Diets To Improve Growth Performance (1996), J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband

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Early-weaned pigs (weaned at 14 d of age) that are managed in a conventional one-site production system and fed a complex segregated early-weaning diet will benefit from the inclusion of a diet acidifier during the first week. However, the data indicate no benefit from including a diet acidifier in semicomplex diets fed during subsequent growth phases.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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The Effects Of Experimental Potato Protein On Starter Pig Growth Performance (1996), C A. Kerr, J R. Bergstrom, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1996

The Effects Of Experimental Potato Protein On Starter Pig Growth Performance (1996), C A. Kerr, J R. Bergstrom, R E. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

This study suggested that experimental potato protein can be an effective replacement for a portion of spray-dried animal plasma in starter diets. Pigs fed combinations of experimental potato protein and spray-dried plasma had greater ADG than those fed either protein source alone. In phase II diets, pigs fed experimental potato protein had similar ADG and FIG compared with those fed spray-dried blood meal and select menhaden fish meal.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

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