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1998

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Effects Of A Heat-Stable Yeast Product In Pelleted Diets For Weanling Pigs (1998), C A. Maloney, Robert H. Hines, H Cao, J S. Park, Joe D. Hancock, Carla S. Nemecek Jan 1998

Effects Of A Heat-Stable Yeast Product In Pelleted Diets For Weanling Pigs (1998), C A. Maloney, Robert H. Hines, H Cao, J S. Park, Joe D. Hancock, Carla S. Nemecek

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The results from two experiments showed that a heat-stable yeast product survived well in diets that were steam conditioned at 158 to 176°F and pelletized. Also, inclusion of .2% yeast product resulted in a greater rate of gain and a trend for improved feed efficiency in weanling pigs.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Particle Size And Mixing Time On Uniformity And Segregation In Pig Diets (1998), N Amornthewaphat, Keith C. Behnke, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1998

Effects Of Particle Size And Mixing Time On Uniformity And Segregation In Pig Diets (1998), N Amornthewaphat, Keith C. Behnke, Joe D. Hancock

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Diet uniformity, as represented by the coefficient of variation (CV), improved as mixing time was increased from 15 to 120 seconds and(or) com particle size was decreased from 1,200 to 400 ~m. Segregation occurred during free-fall, and the coarser particle sizes resulted in greater segregation than the finer particle sizes. Thus, reducing particle size of the cereal grain in swine diets not only improves efficiency of growth (as demonstrated in numerous KSU Swine Day Reports) but also decreases mix time needed for adequate blending and the likelihood of segregation during handling, storage, and delivery of diets to feeders.; Swine Day, …

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Effects Of Conditioners (Standard, Long Term, And Expander) On Pellet Quality And Growth Performance In Nursery Pigs (1998), S L. Johnston, Robert H. Hines, C A. Maloney, S L. Traylor, S P. Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1998

Effects Of Conditioners (Standard, Long Term, And Expander) On Pellet Quality And Growth Performance In Nursery Pigs (1998), S L. Johnston, Robert H. Hines, C A. Maloney, S L. Traylor, S P. Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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In our first experiment, digestibilities for DM, N, and GE were greater and F/G was better for pigs fed pelleted diets than for pigs fed meal diets. However, we observed no advantages in ADG or F/G with long-term conditioning. In a second experiment, pelleting once again improved nutrient digestibility and F/G. Expander conditioning improved digestibilities of DM, N, and GE but not growth performance compared to standard conditioning.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Diet Complexity And Processing Method On Growth Performance And Nutrient Digestibility In Nursery Pigs (1998), S L. Traylor, Robert H. Hines, S L. Johnston, P Sorrell, Keith C. Behnke, Joe D. Hancock, Joel M. Derouchey Jan 1998

Effects Of Diet Complexity And Processing Method On Growth Performance And Nutrient Digestibility In Nursery Pigs (1998), S L. Traylor, Robert H. Hines, S L. Johnston, P Sorrell, Keith C. Behnke, Joe D. Hancock, Joel M. Derouchey

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A complex diet formulation resulted in greater digestibility of nutrients and a trend for greater ADG for d 0 to 14 of the experiment. However, for d 14 to 28 and overall (d o to 28), diet complexity did not affect growth performance. In contrast, pelleting improved essentially every response criterion especially in simple diets. Expander conditioning before pelleting increased overall digestibility of nutrients and of F/G compared to standard conditioning, but again, the response was most pronounced with the simple diet formulations.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Expanded Whole Soybeans On Growth Performance And Nutrient Digestibility In Nursery Pigs (1998), H Cao, Robert H. Hines, J M. Jiang, J S. Park, J R. Froetschner, C A. Maloney, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1998

Effects Of Expanded Whole Soybeans On Growth Performance And Nutrient Digestibility In Nursery Pigs (1998), H Cao, Robert H. Hines, J M. Jiang, J S. Park, J R. Froetschner, C A. Maloney, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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As expected, ADG, ADFI, F/G, and digestibility of DM and N were improved in nursery pigs when cone pressure was increased during dry and moist expanding of whole soybeans. These response were quadratic for the most part, such that 1,000 psi was optimal with dry expanding and 700 to 800 psi was optimal with moist expanding.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Expander Conditioning Of Corn- And Sorghum-Based Diets On Pellet Quality And Performance In Finishing Pigs And Lactating Sows (1998), S L. Johnston, Robert H. Hines, G A. Kennedy, C A. Maloney, S L. Traylor, S P. Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1998

Effects Of Expander Conditioning Of Corn- And Sorghum-Based Diets On Pellet Quality And Performance In Finishing Pigs And Lactating Sows (1998), S L. Johnston, Robert H. Hines, G A. Kennedy, C A. Maloney, S L. Traylor, S P. Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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Pellet durability index was similar for sorghum- vs com-based diets but was greater for expander-conditioned pellets than standard-conditioned pellets. For finishing pigs, ADG, F/G, and carcass measurenlents were similar for pigs fed sorghum vs com. Efficiency of gain was 6% better for pigs fed pelleted diets compared to those given meal diets but was sinlilar for pigs fed the conventional- and expander-conditioned diets. For sows, the com- and sorghumbased diets supported similar litter performance. Our data indicate that sorghum is an excellent feedstuff: comparable to corn, in diets for finishing pigs and sows.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Modified Tall Oil Versus Conjugated Linoleic Acid On Finishing Pig Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics (1998), P R. O'Quinn, J W. Smith Ii, Michael D. Tokach, J Scott Smith, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1998

Effects Of Modified Tall Oil Versus Conjugated Linoleic Acid On Finishing Pig Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics (1998), P R. O'Quinn, J W. Smith Ii, Michael D. Tokach, J Scott Smith, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband

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A growth trial was conducted to compare effects of modified tall oil (MTO) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on growth performance, serum chemistry, and carcass composition of finishing barrows. Overall, pigs fed the control diet did not differ from pigs fed MTO or CLA supplemented diets. However, pigs fed MTO had greater ADG and ADFI than pigs fed CLA. No effect of treatment was observed for any of the measured carcass criteria or serum triglyceride levels. The results of this research do not suggest a benefit from feeding MTO or CLA to pigs but do indicate differences in ADG and …

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Effects Of Level Of Modified Tall Oil On Finishing Pig Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics (1998), P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, John A. Unruh Jan 1998

Effects Of Level Of Modified Tall Oil On Finishing Pig Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics (1998), P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, John A. Unruh

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A growth trial was conducted to evaluate effects of increasing levels of modified tall oil (MTO) on growth performance and carcass composition of finishing barrows. No effect of treatment was observed for ADG, ADFI, or feed efficiency (F/G) during any of the growth periods. However, pigs fed increasing MTO had less backfat, larger longissimus muscle area, and increased percentage muscle than control pigs not fed MTO. Additionally, carcasses from pigs fed MTO had decreased drip loss. The results of this trial indicate that although MTO has no impact on growth performance in barrows, it can improve carcass leanness. The optimal …

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Effects Of Sorghum Starch Type, Endosperm Hardness, And Processing On Digestibility And Growth Performance In Finishing Pigs And Chicks (1998), H Cao, Robert H. Hines, B W. Senne, J R. Froetschner, J M. Jiang, S L. Johnston, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1998

Effects Of Sorghum Starch Type, Endosperm Hardness, And Processing On Digestibility And Growth Performance In Finishing Pigs And Chicks (1998), H Cao, Robert H. Hines, B W. Senne, J R. Froetschner, J M. Jiang, S L. Johnston, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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In finishing pigs, waxy sorghum had lower digestibilities for DM and GE than the other genotypes. Also, the hard sorghums were more digestible (P<.06) than the medium hardness sorghum. In broiler chicks, the waxy sorghum was similar to the other genotypes for growth performance and nutrient digestibility. The soft sorghum was superior to the medium and hard genotypes for nutrient retention but not for growth performance. Fine grinding improved F/G and increased retention of nutrients and steam-flaked sorghum supported greater growth performance than extruded sorghum.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Source And Level Of Added Chromium On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Pigs (1998), P R. O'Quinn, J W. Smith Ii, K Q. Owen, S A. Blum, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1998

Effects Of Source And Level Of Added Chromium On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Pigs (1998), P R. O'Quinn, J W. Smith Ii, K Q. Owen, S A. Blum, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband

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A growth trial \vas conducted to evaluate the effects of added chrOlniu111 nicotinate (CrNic) on growth performance and carcass composition of growing-finishing pi.gs (80 to 230 lb) and to compare 200 ppb of CrNic and chromium picolinate (CrPic). Few statistical responses were observed for growth performance, carcass characteristics, or serum chemistry profiles. These data suggest no beneficial responses to supplemental chromium in diets for growing-finishing barrows and gilts.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Diet Manipulation On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Meat Quality Of Intact Male Pigs (1998), C A. Maloney, Robert H. Hines, H Cao, J S. Park, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1998

Effects Of Diet Manipulation On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Meat Quality Of Intact Male Pigs (1998), C A. Maloney, Robert H. Hines, H Cao, J S. Park, Joe D. Hancock

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Castrates were predictably less efficient, had greater ADFI, and tended to have more BF than contemporary boars. Castration decreased detection of boar taint, but alterations of dietary CP, pH, and antimicrobial level from 225 to 276 lb had no effect on sensory panel perception of odor from fat of intact males.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Sorghum Endosperm Hardness And Processing On Growth Performance And Nutrient Digestibility In Pigs And Broiler Chicks (1998), H Cao, Robert H. Hines, J S. Park, B W. Senne, J M. Jiang, J R. Froetschner, P Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1998

Effects Of Sorghum Endosperm Hardness And Processing On Growth Performance And Nutrient Digestibility In Pigs And Broiler Chicks (1998), H Cao, Robert H. Hines, J S. Park, B W. Senne, J M. Jiang, J R. Froetschner, P Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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In nursery pigs, the greatest digestibilities of DM, N, and OE were observed with soft sorghum. In finishing pigs, no difference was observed in digestibility of nutrients among the sorghum genotypes. Chicks fed soft sorghum had better F/G than chicks fed medium and hard sorghum. Finally, thermal processing (steam flaking and extrusion) improved ADG and F/G and digestibilities of DM, N, and GE compared to grinding (coarse and fine).; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Enzyme Additions To Sorghum-Based Diets For Finishing Pigs (1998), J S. Park, Robert H. Hines, C A. Maloney, H Cao, D J. Lee, Joe D. Hancock, Joel M. Derouchey Jan 1998

Enzyme Additions To Sorghum-Based Diets For Finishing Pigs (1998), J S. Park, Robert H. Hines, C A. Maloney, H Cao, D J. Lee, Joe D. Hancock, Joel M. Derouchey

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Three experiments were conducted to determine the effects of a sorghum-specific enzyme supplementation on growth performance of finishing pigs. Although positive trends occurred, the sorghum-specific enzymes used in our experiments did not yield large and(or) consistent improvements in growth performance or nutrient digestibility in finishing pigs.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Enzyme Supplementation And Particle Size Of Wheat-Based Diets On Nursery And Finishing Pigs (1998), I Mavromichalis, G A. Kennedy, Robert H. Hines, B W. Senne, S P. Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Joel M. Derouchey Jan 1998

Effects Of Enzyme Supplementation And Particle Size Of Wheat-Based Diets On Nursery And Finishing Pigs (1998), I Mavromichalis, G A. Kennedy, Robert H. Hines, B W. Senne, S P. Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Joel M. Derouchey

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In nursery pigs, enzyme supplementation generally had no effect on ADG or F/G, but a trend occurred for greater digestibility of DM in pigs fed enzymes. However, one notable interaction occurred. Enzyme supplementation gave improved F/G at the coarser (l,300 mm) particle size but not at the finer (600 or 400 mm) particle sizes. In finishing pigs, trends for better F/G and digestibilities of DM and N with enzyme supplementation occurred in one experiment (1,300 vs 600 mm) but not in the other experiment (600 vs 400). Thus, the effects of enzyme supplementation were neither large nor consistent, but wheat …

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Added Dietary Fat Improves Growth Performance And Feed Efficiency In Growing-Finishing Pigs Under Commercial Conditions (1998), S S. Dritz, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1998

Added Dietary Fat Improves Growth Performance And Feed Efficiency In Growing-Finishing Pigs Under Commercial Conditions (1998), S S. Dritz, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen

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A total of480 pigs was used in an experiment conducted in a commercial research facility to determine the influence of fat additions to the growing-finishing diet on pig performance and carcass composition. Adding fat to the diet from 80 to 265 lb increased ADG and FIG by 1 and 2%, respectively, for each 1%added fat. The growth response was greatest during the initial phase of the trial (80 to 130 lb) and declined as the trial progressed. The feed efficiency response was consistent throughout the trial. After adjusting for the greater carcass weight of pigs consuming the high fat diets, …

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Effects Of Poultry Fat And Choice White Grease On Pork Longissimus Muscle, Belly, And Bacon Quality (1998), J J. Engel, J W. Smith Ii, Robert D. Goodband, John A. Unruh, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1998

Effects Of Poultry Fat And Choice White Grease On Pork Longissimus Muscle, Belly, And Bacon Quality (1998), J J. Engel, J W. Smith Ii, Robert D. Goodband, John A. Unruh, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen

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Eighty-four crossbred gilts were used to examine the effects of increasing dietary additions of poultry fat (PF) or choice white grease (CWG) on longissimus muscle (LM), belly, and bacon quality. Pigs fed PF had greater LM cooking loss values than those fed CWG. As PF increased in the diet, LM Minolta L* and belly lean values decreased. then increased. Neither fat source nor level significantly affected other LM quality or sensory traits. As PF increased, bacon slicing score decreased. Although all taste panel scores were well within acceptable ranges, bacon from pigs fed PF had higher sensory panel "off flavor" …

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Expander Processing And Enzymes For A Wheat-Based Diet For Finishing Pigs (1998), J S. Park, Robert H. Hines, G A. Kennedy, Joel M. Derouchey, D J. Lee, C A. Maloney, H Cao, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1998

Expander Processing And Enzymes For A Wheat-Based Diet For Finishing Pigs (1998), J S. Park, Robert H. Hines, G A. Kennedy, Joel M. Derouchey, D J. Lee, C A. Maloney, H Cao, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Overall ADG and ADFI were not affected, but feed efficiency was improved with pelleting and further improvements resulted from expander processing. In a second experiment, enzyme supplementation to mash, but not pelleted, diets improved feed efficiency. Indeed, F/G for pigs fed mash with enzyme was similar to that for pigs fed pelleted diets.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Influence Of Chop Location On Boneless Pork Loin Quality (1998), A T. Waylan, R C. Johnson, John A. Unruh Jan 1998

Influence Of Chop Location On Boneless Pork Loin Quality (1998), A T. Waylan, R C. Johnson, John A. Unruh

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Eighty-two boneless pork loins were used to examine the effects of chop location on longissimus muscle quality. The highest quality chops came from the posterior end. They had the lowest Warner-Bratzler shear value (most tender), highest cooking yield, and a high pH and percent extractable lipid. Visual and instrumental data suggested that the most posterior chop was lighter colored and had the highest degree of marbling. Color, firmness, and marbling evaluations were similar in the central posterior section of the loin. This suggests that this section was very uniform in visual pork quality. The anterior portion of the loin was …

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Expander Processing Conditions Affect Nutrient Digestibility In Finishing Pigs Fed Corn-, Sorghum-, Wheat-, And Wheat Midds-Based Diets (1998), S L. Traylor, Robert H. Hines, D J. Lee, S L. Johnston, P Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1998

Expander Processing Conditions Affect Nutrient Digestibility In Finishing Pigs Fed Corn-, Sorghum-, Wheat-, And Wheat Midds-Based Diets (1998), S L. Traylor, Robert H. Hines, D J. Lee, S L. Johnston, P Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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Expander processing of corn-, sorghum-, wheat-, and wheat midds-based diets improved nutrient digestibility in growing pigs and, thus, the apparent digestible energy concentration in the diets. This new feed manufacturing technology was especially beneficial to the feedstuff with the highest fiber content (i.e., wheat midds).; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Influence Of Duration Of Dietary Vitamin E Supplementation On Fresh And Cured Pork Color Stability (1998), J F. Stika, John A. Unruh, Donald H. Kropf, Melvin C. Hunt, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1998

Influence Of Duration Of Dietary Vitamin E Supplementation On Fresh And Cured Pork Color Stability (1998), J F. Stika, John A. Unruh, Donald H. Kropf, Melvin C. Hunt, Robert D. Goodband

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Supplementing finishing pigs genetically predisposed to lipid deposition with atocopheryl acetate above 12 IU/lb of feed for as long as 70 d did not improve color stability of fresh and cured pork. Tissue a-tocopherol levels were similar across dietary treatments and higher than predicted. Muscle accumulation of a-tocopherol may be related to the rate and extent of lipid deposition in muscle. Also, chill temperature and carcass chill rate variability, under spray chill conditions, did not influence fresh pork color stability when carcasses with excessive amounts of external fat were utilized.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Influence Of Duration Of Dietary Vitamin E Supplementation On Swine Growth Performance And Carcass Quality (1998), J F. Stika, John A. Unruh, Donald H. Kropf, Melvin C. Hunt, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1998

Influence Of Duration Of Dietary Vitamin E Supplementation On Swine Growth Performance And Carcass Quality (1998), J F. Stika, John A. Unruh, Donald H. Kropf, Melvin C. Hunt, Robert D. Goodband

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Supplementing medium-lean genotype pigs with supranutritional concentrations of dietary vitamin E (91 IU d-a-tocopheryl acetate/lb of feed) for as long as 70 d during the finishing phase was not effective in improving swine performance, feeding characteristics, and 24 h loin muscle quality. However, lower carcass temperatures obtained by spray chilling pork sides at O°C versus 4.4°C had a beneficial effect on 24 h carcass quality by improving marbling and lean firmness scores and reducing loin muscle moisture exudate. Overall, 24 h pork carcass quality was impacted more by chill rate than dietary vitamin E supplementation.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November …

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Conditions During Expander Processing Of Soybean Meal And Raw Soybeans Affect Nutrient Digestibility In Finishing Pigs (1998), S L. Traylor, Robert H. Hines, N Amornthewaphat, S L. Johnson, P Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1998

Conditions During Expander Processing Of Soybean Meal And Raw Soybeans Affect Nutrient Digestibility In Finishing Pigs (1998), S L. Traylor, Robert H. Hines, N Amornthewaphat, S L. Johnson, P Sorrell, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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Expander processing improved nutrient digestibility in diets with soybean meal and raw soybeans. Furthermore, with 600 psi cone pressure (20 k Wh/tonon ofspecific energy input), the diets with raw soybeans had equal or greater digestibility of nutrients compared to the soybean meal-based control diet.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Whole Grain And Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles From Normal And Heterowaxy Endosperm Sorghums On Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (1998), B W. Senne, Robert H. Hines, D W. Dean, I Mavromichalis, J R. Froetschner, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1998

Effects Of Whole Grain And Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles From Normal And Heterowaxy Endosperm Sorghums On Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (1998), B W. Senne, Robert H. Hines, D W. Dean, I Mavromichalis, J R. Froetschner, Joe D. Hancock

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No differences occurred in ADG, ADFI, F/G, digestibilities of DM and GE, dressing percentage, 10th rib fat depth, or fat free lean index in pigs fed normal vs heterowaxy sorghums. As anticipated, with the greater fiber and lower energy in distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) than the parent cereal grains, ADG and digestibilities of DM and GE were lower and F/G was worse for pigs fed DDGS. However, the energy value of the DDGS was affected less adversely when heterowaxy sorghum was used for fermentation to ethanol.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Determining Feed Budgets For Farm-Specific Nutritional Programs (1998), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1998

Determining Feed Budgets For Farm-Specific Nutritional Programs (1998), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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Use of feed budgets simplifies feed delivery and improves the accuracy of delivering diets to the correct pig weight ranges during the nursery and finishing periods. Little information has been available for determining farm-specific feed budgets in the past. In this paper, we will outline simple methods to customize a feed budget for individual farms using feed efficiency from past closeout records.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Increasing Total Sulfur Amino Acid:Lysine Ratio On Growth Performance Of 25 To 50 Lb Pigs (1998), M De La Llata, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, S A. Moser, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1998

Effects Of Increasing Total Sulfur Amino Acid:Lysine Ratio On Growth Performance Of 25 To 50 Lb Pigs (1998), M De La Llata, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, S A. Moser, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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Three hundred and fifty pigs were used in a 27-d growth study to determine the appropriate total sulfur amino acid:lysine ratio for 25 to 50 lb pigs. Pigs were blocked by weight (initially 22.5 lb) and allotted to one of 10 treatments arranged in a 2 x 5 factorial with two levels of total dietary lysine (.95 and 1.250/0) and five total sulfur amino acid ratios (.45, .50, .55, .60, and .65% of total lysine). Increasing total lysine from .95 to 1.25% increased ADG and improved FIG. Increasing the total sulfur amino acid:lysine ratio did not affect ADG but improved …

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Influence Of High Levels Of Zinc From Zinc Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, Or A Zinc Amino Acid Complex On Starter Pig Performance (1998), J C. Woodworth, P R. O'Quinn, J A. Loughmiller, S A. Moser, T M. Fakler, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1998

Influence Of High Levels Of Zinc From Zinc Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, Or A Zinc Amino Acid Complex On Starter Pig Performance (1998), J C. Woodworth, P R. O'Quinn, J A. Loughmiller, S A. Moser, T M. Fakler, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Steven S. Dritz

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Three hundred and sixty early-weaned barrows were fed either a control diet; diets containing added Zn (l00, 200, 300, 400, or 500 ppm) from zinc sulfate or a zinc amino acid complex (AvailaZn); or a diet containing 3,000 ppm of additional Zn from zinc oxide. All diets contained 165 ppm of Zn from zinc oxide from the trace mineral premix. Pigs fed 3,000 ppm of Zn from zinc oxide had maximum growth performance compared to those fed other diets, whereas those fed added zinc sulfate and AvailaZn showed intermediate results relative to the negative control and the 3,000 ppm of …

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Evaluation Of A High-Protein Whey Protein Concentrate And Spray-Dried Animal Plasma On Growth Performance Of Weanling Pigs (1998), G S. Grinstead, B Reibold, J T. Sawyer, M Molitor, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1998

Evaluation Of A High-Protein Whey Protein Concentrate And Spray-Dried Animal Plasma On Growth Performance Of Weanling Pigs (1998), G S. Grinstead, B Reibold, J T. Sawyer, M Molitor, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach

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Results of these studies suggest that experimental high molecular weight, whey protein concentrate can be an effective replacement for spray-dried animal plasma in diets for weanling pigs. Increasing spray-dried animal plasma improved ADG and ADFI quadratically, with the maximum response observed with 2.5% in 21-d-old pigs or 5.0% in 12-d-old pigs. The specialty whey protein concentrate fed from d 0 to 14 after weaning resulted in similar responses as spray-dried animal plasma fed during the same period and may be an effective alternative.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Effects Of Inorganic And Organic Acids On Urine Ph In Lactating Sows (1998), Robert H. Hines, H Coa, D J. Lee, C A. Maloney, J S. Park, Joel M. Derouchey, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1998

Effects Of Inorganic And Organic Acids On Urine Ph In Lactating Sows (1998), Robert H. Hines, H Coa, D J. Lee, C A. Maloney, J S. Park, Joel M. Derouchey, Joe D. Hancock

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Some swine practitioners are advocating the use of dietary acidifiers to reduce urine pH and, thereby, reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections. In our experiment, sows fed an inorganic (phosphoric) acid had lower urine pH than sows fed diets with organic (fumaric, lactic, formic, propionic, and citric) acids. Indeed, the organic acids at 1.5% and 3.0% of the diet increased blood pH and decreased pC02,indicating that these sows were in a more alkalotic (not acidotic) state.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Composting Dead Swine (1998), James P. Murphy, Joseph P. Harner Jan 1998

Composting Dead Swine (1998), James P. Murphy, Joseph P. Harner

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Composting dead animals from a swine production facility offers an environmentally sound disposal method to many producers; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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Phosphorus-Reducing Technologies In Swine Production (1998), Michael A. Boland, K A. Foster, P V. Preckel Jan 1998

Phosphorus-Reducing Technologies In Swine Production (1998), Michael A. Boland, K A. Foster, P V. Preckel

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Soil phosphorus levels have increased as swine production has become concentrated. Phosphorus-based manure management regulations for land application have been proposed by policy makers. The objective of this research was to determine benefits/costs of adopting phytase for reducing phosphorus. Results were derived using different manure storage and application systems. Although phytase was a least-cost ingredient, it became profitable when producers were constrained by land. Land requirements were 2 to 5 times greater under a phosphorus application regulation than a nitrogen application regulation.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998

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