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Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Nursery pig

2016

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Effect Of Enzymatically Fermented Soybean Meal And Lactobacillus Plantarum On Nursery Pig Performance, A. M. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband Jan 2016

Effect Of Enzymatically Fermented Soybean Meal And Lactobacillus Plantarum On Nursery Pig Performance, A. M. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband

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A total 360 pigs (PIC C-29 × 359, initially 12.2 lb) were used in a 45-d trial to determine the effects of enzymatically fermented soybean meal (EFS) and Lactobacillus plantarum (LP1) on nursery pig performance. Pigs were allotted by BW and sex, and randomly assigned to 1 of 4 dietary treatments, with 9 replications per treatment. Dietary treatments were arranged in a 2 × 2 factorial with main effects of added EFS (0 vs. 8% replacing soybean meal) and LP1 (0 vs. 0.1%). Experimental diets were fed in two phases (Phase 1: d 0 to 14 and Phase 2: d …


Effect Of Feeding Varying Levels Of Lactobacillus Plantarum On Nursery Pig Performance, A. M. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband Jan 2016

Effect Of Feeding Varying Levels Of Lactobacillus Plantarum On Nursery Pig Performance, A. M. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband

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A total of 360 pigs (PIC C-29 × 359, initially 13.1 lb BW) were used in a 42-d growth performance trial evaluating the effects of feeding varying levels of Lactobacillus plantarum on nursery pig performance. Pigs were allotted by BW and sex, and randomly assigned to 1 of 4 dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. Experimental diets were fed in three phases (Phase 1, d 0 to 7; Phase 2, d 7 to 21, and Phase 3, d 21 to 42). Treatment diets were formulated to include 0, 0.05, 0.10, or 0.20% Lactobacillus plantarum product (LP1; Nutraferma Inc., Sioux …


Effects Of Evosure On Nursery Pig Performance, H. Williams, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband Jan 2016

Effects Of Evosure On Nursery Pig Performance, H. Williams, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband

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A total of 360 pigs (PIC C-29 × 359, initially 13.1 lb BW) were used in a 42-d growth trial evaluating the effects of Evosure on nursery pig performance. Evosure is a yeastbased technology designed to enhance weaned pig performance. Pigs were weaned at approximately 16 to 20 d and allotted to pens based on initial BW and gender in a completely randomized design. The 3 dietary treatments included a control diet, or the control diet with Evosure (NUTRIQUEST, Inc., Mason City, IA) fed at 1.0 lb/ton fed from d 0 to 21 followed by 0.5 lb/ton fed from d …


Effects Of Increasing Copper From Tri-Basic Copper Chloride Or A Copper-Amino Acid Complex On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs, C. B. Carpenter, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, S. S. Dritz, J. Usry Jan 2016

Effects Of Increasing Copper From Tri-Basic Copper Chloride Or A Copper-Amino Acid Complex On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs, C. B. Carpenter, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, S. S. Dritz, J. Usry

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A total of 665 pigs [Group 1; 350 barrows (DNA 200 × 400; initially 14.1 lb)] and [Group 2; 315 barrows and gilts (DNA 241 × 600; initially 11.4 lb)] were used to determine the effects of added Cu source and level on nursery pig performance. There were 5 pigs per pen and 10 replications per treatment in group 1 and 5 pigs per pen and 9 replications per treatment in group 2. Pens of pigs were allotted by BW to 1 of 7 dietary treatments arranged as a 2 × 3 factorial plus a control diet, with main effects …


Effects Of Increasing Salt Concentration For 15 To 22 Lb Nursery Pigs, D. Shawk, J. M. Derouchey, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, H. Williams, A. B. Clark Jan 2016

Effects Of Increasing Salt Concentration For 15 To 22 Lb Nursery Pigs, D. Shawk, J. M. Derouchey, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, H. Williams, A. B. Clark

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A total of 325 maternal line barrows (Line 200 × 400; DNA, Columbus, NE; initially 14.6 lb BW) were used in a 14-d growth trial to determine the optimal inclusion rate of dietary salt for growth performance of nursery pigs weighing approximately 15 to 22 lb. Upon entry of the nursery, pigs were allotted by BW and fed a common starter diet (6 lb/ton added salt and 25% dried whey) for 7 d after weaning. At d 7 after weaning, considered d 0 in the trial, pigs were allotted by pen weight and assigned to 1 of 5 dietary treatments. …


Evaluating The Effect Of Superdosing Natuphos E 5,000 G Phytase On Nursery Pig Performance, K. M. Gourley, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband Jan 2016

Evaluating The Effect Of Superdosing Natuphos E 5,000 G Phytase On Nursery Pig Performance, K. M. Gourley, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband

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A total of 360 nursery pigs (DNA 200 × 400, initially 12.92 lb) were used in a 42-d growth trial to determine the effect of superdosing a novel phytase source (Natuphos E 5000 G, BASF Corporation, Florham Park, NJ). Pigs were randomly allotted to pens at weaning in a randomized complete block design to 1 of 8 dietary treatments. There were 5 pigs per pen and 9 pens per treatment. Diets were fed in 3 phases from d 0 to 7, 7 to 21, and 21 to 42. Dietary treatments were a negative control (NC) with 0.40, 0.30, or 0.25% …


Evaluation Of Dietary Electrolyte Balance On Nursery Pig Performance, A. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, J. M. Derouchey, R. D. Goodband Jan 2016

Evaluation Of Dietary Electrolyte Balance On Nursery Pig Performance, A. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, J. M. Derouchey, R. D. Goodband

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A total of 2,880 pigs (PIC 327 × L42; initial BW 11.4 lb) were used in a 35-d growth performance trial evaluating the effects of dietary electrolyte balance (dEB) on growth performance of nursery pigs. There were 30 pigs per pen (60 pigs per double-sided feeder) and 12 replications (feeder) per treatment. Pens of pigs were allotted by BW and sex on arrival, and randomly assigned to 1 of 4 dietary treatments. Treatment diets were corn-soybean meal-based with dried whey and other specialty protein sources used in Phase 1 with decreased amounts in Phase 2. Dietary electrolyte balance was determined …


Effects Of A Gluco-Oligosaccharide On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs, F. Wu, M. D. Tokach, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband Jan 2016

Effects Of A Gluco-Oligosaccharide On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs, F. Wu, M. D. Tokach, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband

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A total of 3,456 nursery pigs (PIC L337 × 1050, initially 12.4 lb BW) were housed in 3 commercial research rooms and used in a 42-d growth study to determine the effects of gluco-oligosaccharide (Midori USA, Inc., Cambridge, MA) on growth performance. In each room, pens of pigs (27 pigs/pen) were blocked (6, 5, and 5 blocks in rooms 1, 2, and 3, respectively) by initial pen BW. Within blocks, pens were allotted randomly to 1 of 8 dietary treatments in a 2-phase feeding program (d 0 to 14 and d 14 to 42). Dietary treatments were arranged in a …


Evaluating The Effects Of Replacing Feed Grade Antibiotics With Yeast, Cinnamon, Or Zinc Oxide And Copper Sulfate On Nursery Pig Performance, A. Langemeier, J. Morton, S. Scotten, J. L. Nelssen Jan 2016

Evaluating The Effects Of Replacing Feed Grade Antibiotics With Yeast, Cinnamon, Or Zinc Oxide And Copper Sulfate On Nursery Pig Performance, A. Langemeier, J. Morton, S. Scotten, J. L. Nelssen

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A total of 288 weaned pigs (Line 200 × 400; DNA, Columbus, NE; initially 11.8 lb) were used in a 42-d study to compare the effects of feeding antibiotic alternatives (pharmacological trace minerals, copper and zinc, yeast, or essential oils), alone or in combination, on nursery pig performance in replacement to a common antimicrobial agent (carbadox, Mecadox®, Phibro Animal Health, Teaneck, NJ). Pigs were allotted to 1 of 9 dietary treatments in pens of 4 at weaning in a randomized complete block design with 8 replications per treatment. Dietary treatments were arranged with a negative control diet with no medication …


Evaluation Of Added Sodium And Chloride For 15 To 24 Lb Nursery Pigs, D. Shawk, M. Moniz, A. B. Clark, R. D. Goodband, J. C. Woodworth, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. M. Derouchey Jan 2016

Evaluation Of Added Sodium And Chloride For 15 To 24 Lb Nursery Pigs, D. Shawk, M. Moniz, A. B. Clark, R. D. Goodband, J. C. Woodworth, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. M. Derouchey

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A total of 360 pigs (Line 241 × 600; DNA, Columbus, NE) were used in a 14-d growth trial to determine if the response to added dietary salt in nursery pigs (15 to 24 lb) was due to either the Na or Cl concentration in the diet. Upon entry to the nursery, pigs were allotted by BW and fed a common starter diet (0.33% Na and 0.76% Cl) for 7 d after weaning. On d 7 after weaning, considered d 0 in the trial, pens were assigned to 1 of 4 dietary treatments that were fed from d 0 to …


Effects Of Aminogut And Diet Formulation Approach On Growth Performance And Economic Return In Nursery Pigs, M. A. Gonçalves, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, K. Touchette, J. M. Derouchey, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband Jan 2016

Effects Of Aminogut And Diet Formulation Approach On Growth Performance And Economic Return In Nursery Pigs, M. A. Gonçalves, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, K. Touchette, J. M. Derouchey, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband

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Diets containing animal protein sources have higher levels of glutamine than diets based on plant protein sources. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the effects of AminoGut (Ajinomoto Heartland, Inc., Chicago, IL) and protein source (animal vs. plant proteins) on growth performance and economic return in nursery pigs from 12 to 60 lb. AminoGut is a product that contains both glutamine and glutamate. A total of 1,134 pigs (337 × 1050; PIC, Hendersonville, TN, initially 11.6 ± 0.18 lb BW) were used in a 52-d trial. At the beginning of the experiment, pigs were weighed in pens, …


Effect Of Diet Complexity And Specialty Protein Source On Nursery Pig Performance, A. M. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband Jan 2016

Effect Of Diet Complexity And Specialty Protein Source On Nursery Pig Performance, A. M. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. Derouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband

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A total of 720 nursery pigs (PIC C-29 × 359, initially 12.5 lb BW) were used in a 42-d growth trial to determine the effects of diet complexity and specialty soy protein source on nursery pig performance. Pigs were allotted by BW and sex, and randomly assigned to 1 of 6 dietary treatments in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement with main effects of diet complexity (complex vs. simple) and specialty protein source (fish meal, HP 300, or HP 800). The HP 300 and HP 800 are two different enzymatically treated soy products manufactured and sold by Hamlet Protein (Findlay, …


Effects Of Feeding A Finishing Diet Blended With Different Phases Of Nursery Diets On Growth Performance And Economics Of Nursery Pigs, F. Wu, K. Coble, C. Hastad, M. D. Tokach, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband Jan 2016

Effects Of Feeding A Finishing Diet Blended With Different Phases Of Nursery Diets On Growth Performance And Economics Of Nursery Pigs, F. Wu, K. Coble, C. Hastad, M. D. Tokach, J. M. Derouchey, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband

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A total of 1,260 weaned pigs (PIC TR4 × (Fast LW × PIC L02); initially 12.9 lb BW)) were housed in a commercial research barn and used in a 47-d study to determine the effects of blending a finishing diet into different phases of nursery diets on pig growth performance. Pens of pigs were blocked by initial BW and gender and allotted to 1 of 4 treatment groups (15 pens/treatment). In a 5-phase feeding program, the 4 treatments were: 1) standard nursery diets throughout (control); or standard nursery diets with 5.5 lb/pig of late finishing feed blended at the beginning …