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Effects Of Temperature And Humidity On Cow Respiration Rates In Three Kansas And Two Nebraska Freestall Barns (1999), Joseph P. Harner, John F. Smith, Michael J. Brouk Jan 1999

Effects Of Temperature And Humidity On Cow Respiration Rates In Three Kansas And Two Nebraska Freestall Barns (1999), Joseph P. Harner, John F. Smith, Michael J. Brouk

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Temperatures and humidities outside and inside freestall barns and cow respiration rates were monitored on three Kansas and two Nebraska commercial dairy farms during the summer of 1999. All farms had 4-row freestall buildings with different cooling systems. The first Kansas barn could be cooled naturally and mechanically using evaporative cooling pads located on the east and west walls. The second Kansas barn was ventilated naturally by manually lowering the sidewall curtains and without sprinkling or ventilation systems. The third Kansas barn was ventilated naturally and equipped with fans located over the freestalls and feed-line sprinklers. The first Nebraska barn …


Using The Ovsynch Protocol For Prompt Re-Insemination Of Cows Diagnosed Open At Pregnancy Checks (1999), Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1999

Using The Ovsynch Protocol For Prompt Re-Insemination Of Cows Diagnosed Open At Pregnancy Checks (1999), Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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Using the Ovsynch protocol to prepare cows for re-insemination proved to be very effective. Its use guarantees that all cows found open at pregnancy diagnosis are reinseminated promptly within 10 days, and the average pregnancy rate of 28.7% in 136 cows was acceptable. Pregnancy rates were not different whether or not estrus was detected in cows at the timed insemination, but they tended to be greater at second services compared to other repeat services. The Ovsynch protocol is an effective tool to use to ensure prompt re-insemination of open cows.; Dairy Day, 1999, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1999;


Lactic Acid, Hot Water, And Microwave Treatment To Reduce Natural Microflora And Pathogens In Vacuum-Packaged Beef (1999), D.H. Kang, B.A. Crozier-Dodson, G. Jiang, X. Shi, Daniel Y.C. Fung Jan 1999

Lactic Acid, Hot Water, And Microwave Treatment To Reduce Natural Microflora And Pathogens In Vacuum-Packaged Beef (1999), D.H. Kang, B.A. Crozier-Dodson, G. Jiang, X. Shi, Daniel Y.C. Fung

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Combined lactic acid (2%), hot water, and microwave treatments were used to reduce natural microflora and the pathogens Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes in vacuum-packaged beef. Hot water at 158EF followed by vacuum packaging and 5 sec. of microwave were acceptable for microbial reduction. Dipping inoculated meat for 20 sec. into 2% room temperature lactic acid prior to that treatment at 158EF reduced E. coli O157:H7 by 1.05 log CFU/cm2, S. typhimurium by .7 log CFU/cm2, and L. monocytogenes by .85 log CFU/cm2 (CFU is colony forming unit). One log equals a 90% reduction, and 2 log …


Sources Of Variability In Fed-Cattle Grid Pricing (1999), J.L. Graff, Ted C. Schroeder Jan 1999

Sources Of Variability In Fed-Cattle Grid Pricing (1999), J.L. Graff, Ted C. Schroeder

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Price variability among carcasses increases with a change from live-weight to dressedweight to grid pricing. Grid pricing has the largest price variability, because the price for each carcass is influenced by all of the components of the grid, rather than all cattle selling for the same live or dressed price. Therefore, producers selling on a grid need to have knowledge about the expected carcass merit of their cattle. We used data on 11,703 head of cattle to determine which grid pricing components influence price variability the most and to measure how much price variability increases from grid pricing, relative to …


Vegetative Filters For Improving Environmental Quality (1999), P.K. Kalita, Joseph P. Harner Jan 1999

Vegetative Filters For Improving Environmental Quality (1999), P.K. Kalita, Joseph P. Harner

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Nonpoint source pollution from agricultural areas has been recognized as a major contributor of surface and groundwater quality problems. Sediments, pesticide and nutrient runoffs, and microbial pathogens from farmlands may severely affect quality of water resources. A majority of Kansas river basins contains high concentrations of fecal coliforms, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediments. The use of vegetative filters strips (VFS) has been identified as one of the best management practices to reduce pollutant concentrations in surface water sources. Vegetation planted between pollutant sources and receiving water accomplishes this by filtration, deposition, infiltration, adsorption, volatilization, plant uptake, and decomposition processes. The effectiveness …


Selection Response For Feed Conversion And Growth Traits In Polled Hereford Cattle (1999), J.B. Jr. Glaze, R.R. Schalles Jan 1999

Selection Response For Feed Conversion And Growth Traits In Polled Hereford Cattle (1999), J.B. Jr. Glaze, R.R. Schalles

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Direct and correlated responses to selection for improved feed conversion were estimated from performance records of 1459 Polled Hereford cattle born from the spring of 1967 through the spring of 1979. Data were analyzed using a multiple-trait, derivative-free, restricted maximum likelihood (MTDFREML) procedure. A full animal model was used to calculate genetic and phenotypic (co)variances. The withinherd breeding values that resulted from the solution of the mixed model equations were regressed on year to create selection response curves. Feed conversion was shown to respond favorably to direct selection, with feed/gain changing -.005 per year.


Performance Of Growing Heifers Fed Prairie Hay And Supplemented With Alfalfa And(Or) Cooked Molasses Blocks Of Different Protein Concentrations (1999), D.J. Bindel, R.D. Hunter, T. Nutsch, Evan C. Titgemeyer, James S. Drouillard Jan 1999

Performance Of Growing Heifers Fed Prairie Hay And Supplemented With Alfalfa And(Or) Cooked Molasses Blocks Of Different Protein Concentrations (1999), D.J. Bindel, R.D. Hunter, T. Nutsch, Evan C. Titgemeyer, James S. Drouillard

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Crossbred heifers (683 lb; n = 175; 30 pens) were used to evaluate alfalfa and cooked molasses block supplementation to prairie hay. Treatments were arranged in a 2x3 factorial with the factors being 0 or 5 lbs of alfalfa supplementation, and supplementation with no block or with low or high protein blocks (analyzed to contain 14.4 and 27.5% crude protein, respectively). Heifers had ad libitum access to prairie hay and salt. The experiment was 89 days, with heifers fed blocks for 84 days. During days 5 to 19, heifers had ad libitum access to blocks. Thereafter, access was restricted to …


Southwest Research-Extension Center, Field Day 1999 Jan 1999

Southwest Research-Extension Center, Field Day 1999

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Report of agricultural research from Southwest Research-Extension Center of Kansas State University.


Effects Of Modified Tall Oil And Supplemental Magnesium On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Meat Quality Of Growing-Finishing Gilts (1999), P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, Jim L. Nelssen, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1999

Effects Of Modified Tall Oil And Supplemental Magnesium On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Meat Quality Of Growing-Finishing Gilts (1999), P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, Jim L. Nelssen, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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A trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of feeding modified tall oil (MTO) and supplemental magnesium (Mg) on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of finishing gilts. No effect of treatment was observed on ADG, ADFI, or FIG during the growth trial. Feeding MTO reduced average backfat and increased intramuscular marbling, whereas supplemental Mg reduced first rib backfat (but not average backfat) and postmortem levels of glycogen in the longissimus muscle. Additionally, Mg altered whole blood metabolic profiles in a manner that should improve meat quality, although improvements in pH, drip loss, and color were not observed in …


Antibacterial Effectiveness Of A Second Generation Steam Pasteurization™ System For Beef Carcass Decontamination, A. Truax, S. Sporing, S.A. Rueger, M. Schafer, L.K. Bohra, L. Harris, Randall K. Phebus, Deanna D. Retzlaff Jan 1999

Antibacterial Effectiveness Of A Second Generation Steam Pasteurization™ System For Beef Carcass Decontamination, A. Truax, S. Sporing, S.A. Rueger, M. Schafer, L.K. Bohra, L. Harris, Randall K. Phebus, Deanna D. Retzlaff

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The original commercial Steam Pasteurization ™ System (SPS 400) involved a sealable moving car by which carcass sides were carried through the steam chamber at standard line speeds. A second generation "static chamber" system (SPS 400-SC) eliminates the mechanical moving car and has been installed in a large beef slaughter facility. We collected data to verify SPS 400-SC's effectiveness at chamber temperatures from 185 to 205EF in a batch process mode (only test carcasses passing through the unit at variable intervals to facilitate collection of research samples) and at 190EF with the system running continuously. Tissue samples were obtained from …


Inhibition Of Heterocyclic Amine Formation In Ground Beef (1999), B.G. Abdulkarim, J. Scott Smith Jan 1999

Inhibition Of Heterocyclic Amine Formation In Ground Beef (1999), B.G. Abdulkarim, J. Scott Smith

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he natural antioxidant carnosine, moisture retention by covered cooking, and low temperature cooking were evaluated as ways to inhibit heterocyclic amine (HCA) formation in fried ground beef. Samples were fried at 375EF for 5 min/side, 300EF for 5 min/side, or 250EF for 8 min/side, with surface browning enhanced by applying a caramel solution (Maillose®) near the end of cooking times. Analysis for HCAs was performed on both the crust and the whole patties. Carnosine reduced 4,8-DiMelQx, a major HCA, to below its detection limit (.31 ng/g). HCAs were reduced when the cooking temperature was lowered from 375 to 300 or …


Fixed-Time Insemination Of Suckled Beef Cows. 2. Cosynch And Progesterone (1999), G.C. Lamb, J.A. Cartmill, B.A. Hensley, T.J. Marple, Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1999

Fixed-Time Insemination Of Suckled Beef Cows. 2. Cosynch And Progesterone (1999), G.C. Lamb, J.A. Cartmill, B.A. Hensley, T.J. Marple, Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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The Cosynch protocol (GnRH 7 days before and again 48 h after PGF2" with AI at the second GnRH injection) produced pregnancy rates in suckled beef cows that exceeded 50% without heat detection and with only three handlings of all cows. The addition of an intravaginal progesterone insert to the Cosynch protocol improved pregnancy rates in two of the three breeds of cows studied.


Effects Of Modified Tall Oil And Vitamin E On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Barrows (1999), P R. O'Quinn, A T. Waylan, J C. Woodworth, S I. Koo, Jim L. Nelssen, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1999

Effects Of Modified Tall Oil And Vitamin E On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Barrows (1999), P R. O'Quinn, A T. Waylan, J C. Woodworth, S I. Koo, Jim L. Nelssen, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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A trial was conducted to investigate the interactive effects of modified tall oil (MTO) and vitamin E on growth performance and carcass characteristics of growing-finishing barrows. Feeding MTO resulted in increased ADG and improved F/G during the growing phase; otherwise dietary treatment did not affect growth performance during the rest of the trial or overall. Feeding MTO also decreased backfat thickness and increased belly firmness. Increasing vitamin E in diets containing MTO decreased drip loss percentage of the loin. These results indicate that MTO may function as a growth promoter; reduce backfat; and in conjunction with vitamin E, itnprove some …


Market Hog Price Discovery (1999), Ted C. Schroeder, J Mintert Jan 1999

Market Hog Price Discovery (1999), Ted C. Schroeder, J Mintert

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Cash hog markets are declining in importance, and use of formula pricing of market hogs is increasing. Producers need more information to assist them in price discovery and formula price negotiations with pork packers. Lean hog futures and pork wholesale plus by-product values offer useful pricing information for producers. However, using these markets as sources ofprice information is not without challenges. This report highlights issues involved in hog market price discovery and examines the usefulness of lean hog futures and wholesale pork values in price discovery.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 18, 1999


Examination Of Stocking Density And Marketing Strategies In A Commercial Production Environment (1999), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Examination Of Stocking Density And Marketing Strategies In A Commercial Production Environment (1999), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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The influence of stocking density (7.4 or 6.6 sq ft per pig) and marketing strategy (0, 1, or 2 sorts before closeout) was examined in a commercial production environment. No interaction between stocking density and marketing strategy was observed. Higher stocking density had no negative effects on growth performance or carcass characteristics. The major advantage of one or two sorts was a reduction in sort loss of $.27/cwt carcass ($.52/pig) compared to no sorts. No differences were found between one and two sorts under the packer matrix used in this study.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 18, 1999


Margins Of Safety Can Be Lowered For Supplemental Copper, Zinc, Iron, And Manganese In Finishing Diets Without Affecting Growth Performance (1999), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Margins Of Safety Can Be Lowered For Supplemental Copper, Zinc, Iron, And Manganese In Finishing Diets Without Affecting Growth Performance (1999), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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Finishing pig diets are commonly supplemented with copper, zinc, iron, and manganese with large margins of safety compared to those suggested by NRC requirements. In this study, pigs were fed a control diet that provided these minerals supplemented at concentrations similar to current KSU recommendations, diets containing 50 and 25% of the recommendation, or a combination of 50% of the recommendations until 145 lb and no added trace minerals from 145 lb until market. The trial used pigs from 100 lb until market weight at 265 lb. No differences in growth perfonnance or carcass characteristics were observed as a result …


Influence Of Dietary Supplementation Of Modified Tall Oil And Vitamin E On Bacon Characteristics (1999), A T. Waylan, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, S I. Koo, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1999

Influence Of Dietary Supplementation Of Modified Tall Oil And Vitamin E On Bacon Characteristics (1999), A T. Waylan, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, S I. Koo, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach

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Seventy-two crossbred (PIC) barrows were used to determine the influence of feeding modified tall oil (MTO, 0 or .5% of diet) and vitamin E (0, 10, or 50 IU/lb of feed) on bacon quality characteristics. Feeding MTO to pigs during both. the growing and finishing phases increased bacon slice firmness. Feeding swine MTO and vitamin E had minimal effects on bacon production, proximate analysis, and quality traits. Therefore, any of these combinations of MTO with vitamin E can be fed to swine to improve carcass traits without affecting bacon.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 18, 1999


Manure Composition From Kansas Swine Lagoons (1999), G L. Keeler, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Manure Composition From Kansas Swine Lagoons (1999), G L. Keeler, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz

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Analysis of 41 manure samples from Kansas swine lagoons revealed that nutrient concentrations were higher than previously reported values from the Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service and the Midwest Planning Service. In addition, high standard deviations indicated that considerable variation exists in composition of waste in swine lagoons. Although means from some lagoons were lower, most producers had manure that analyzed higher than previously published values from other sources. These data reveal the imnportance of individual analysis of lagoons for proper application to cropland to maximize yield and environmental stewardship. Additional research needs to be completed to provide a more detailed …


Influence Of Added Zinc From Zinc Sulfate On Weanling Pig Growth Performance And Plasma Zinc Concentration (1999), J C. Woodworth, P R. O'Quinn, J T. Sawyer, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1999

Influence Of Added Zinc From Zinc Sulfate On Weanling Pig Growth Performance And Plasma Zinc Concentration (1999), J C. Woodworth, P R. O'Quinn, J T. Sawyer, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband

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A total of288 weanling pigs (13.4lb and 18 d of age) was used in a 27 d growth assay to determine the effects of adding Zn from ZnS04 or ZnO on growth performance. Pigs were allotted to one of eight dietary treatments consisting of a control diet; diets containing one of six concentrations of Zn from ZnS04 (SOD, 1,000, 1,500,2,000,2,500, or 3,000 ppm); and a diet containing 3,000 ppm of Zn from ZnO. Increasing Zn from ZnS04 linearly improved ADO and FlO from d 9 to 19; however, adding ZnS04 to the diet decreased ADO from d 19 to 33. …


Effects Of Spray-Dried Animal Plasma Source On Weanling Pig Performance (1999), M U. Steidinger, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Effects Of Spray-Dried Animal Plasma Source On Weanling Pig Performance (1999), M U. Steidinger, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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Three studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of different spray-dried animal plasma (SDAP) sources on weanling pig performance. For this study, different sources of SDAP were obtained from each of the four largest marketers. In each experiment, a different lot of each of the four plasma sources was used. Pigs were fed either a control diet or one of four diets containing different plasma sources added at 5.0 % of the total diet. The results of these experiments suggest that larger differences occur between lots or batches of SDAP then between sources of SDAP, when weanling pig performance is …


Effects Of Chromium Picolinate On Reproduction And Farrowing Performance Of Parity One Sows (1999), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Effects Of Chromium Picolinate On Reproduction And Farrowing Performance Of Parity One Sows (1999), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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We examined the influence ofchromium picolinate fed to gilts during the growing phase from 50 Ib through their first farrowing on reproductive and farrowing performance. No differences were detected in first service farrowing rate or total or live born litter size. These datafail to support a positive influence of chromium picolinate fed during development and gestation on reproductive and farrowing performance ofparity 1 sows.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 18, 1999


Interactive Effects Of Modified Tall Oil And Fat Source On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Barrows And Gilts (1999), J C. Woodworth, P R. O'Quinn, A T. Waylan, J T. Sawyer, Robert D. Goodband, John A. Unruh, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1999

Interactive Effects Of Modified Tall Oil And Fat Source On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Barrows And Gilts (1999), J C. Woodworth, P R. O'Quinn, A T. Waylan, J T. Sawyer, Robert D. Goodband, John A. Unruh, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach

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A total of 144 pigs (initially 90 lb) was used to determine the interactive effects of fat source: none (NF), 6% choice white grease (CWG), or 6% poultry fat (PF); modified tall oil (MTO, 0 or .5%); and sex (barrows or gilts) on growth performance and carcass characteristics. Regardless of fat source, MTO improved belly firmness but did not influence growth performance. Gilts were leaner, had increased loin muscle area, and had softer bellies compared to barrows. Added fat decreased ADFI and improved F/G. Pigs fed PF had the best F/G, but the fattest carcasses and softest loins and bellies.; …


Influence Of Dietary Supplementation Of Modified Tall Oil And Vitamin E On Pork Chop Quality, Display Color Stability, Warner-Bratzler Shear, And Sensory Panel Traits (1999), A T. Waylan, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, S I. Koo, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1999

Influence Of Dietary Supplementation Of Modified Tall Oil And Vitamin E On Pork Chop Quality, Display Color Stability, Warner-Bratzler Shear, And Sensory Panel Traits (1999), A T. Waylan, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, S I. Koo, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach

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Seventy-two crossbred (PIC) barrows were used to determine the influence of feeding modified tall oil (MTO, 0 or .5% of diet) and vitamin E (0, 10, or 50 IU/lb of feed) on display color stability, Warner-Bratzler shear, and sensory panel traits of pork chops. Feeding MTO in combination with high levels of vitamin E to pigs during both the growing and finishing phases improved display color stability and delayed lipid oxidation of the pork loin chops without affecting tenderness and sensory evaluations. Therefore, feeding swine MTO (.5%) with high levels of vitamin E (50 IU/lb of feed) can increase the …


Influence Of Dietary Supplementation Of Modified Tall Oil, Chromium Nicotinate, And L-Carnitine On Pork Chop Display Color Stability, Warner-Bratzler Shear, And Sensory Panel Traits (1999), A T. Waylan, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, K Q. Owen, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1999

Influence Of Dietary Supplementation Of Modified Tall Oil, Chromium Nicotinate, And L-Carnitine On Pork Chop Display Color Stability, Warner-Bratzler Shear, And Sensory Panel Traits (1999), A T. Waylan, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, K Q. Owen, John A. Unruh, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach

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Eighty crossbred (PIC) gilts were used to determine the influence of feeding modified tall oil (MTO, 0 or .5% of diet), chromium nicotinate (0 or 50 ppb), and L-carnitine (0 or 50 ppm) on display color stability, Warner-Bratzler shear, and sensory panel traits of pork chops. Dietary additions of MTO, chromium nicotinate, and L-camitine to growing and finishing swine diets had minimal effects on quality characteristics and display color stability of pork chops. Therefore, producers probably can take advantage of any production or carcass cutability improvement from these feed supplements without affecting muscle quality of pork chops.; Swine Day, Manhattan, …


Effects Of Adding And Removing Dietary Fat On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Pigs (1999), M De La Llata, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Effects Of Adding And Removing Dietary Fat On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Pigs (1999), M De La Llata, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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We conducted an experiment using 1,050 growing-finishing pigs to determine the carryover effect of adding and removing fat in diets. The experimental treatments consisted of six different sequence arrangements of diets without fat or with 60/0 added fat. Diets were fed in four phases. During each phase, ADFI and F/G were decreased when fat was added to the diets. Fat inclusion in the diet during one phase had no influence on the response to fat addition during another phase. Back-fat depth was increased and fat-free lean index decreased when fat was added to the diet during all phases, but not …


Effects Of Increasing Lysine:Calorie Ratio And Dietary Fat Addition On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Barrows (1999), M De La Llata, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Effects Of Increasing Lysine:Calorie Ratio And Dietary Fat Addition On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Barrows (1999), M De La Llata, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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A total of 1,200 growing-finishing barrows was used to determine the effects of increasing lysine:calorie ratio and dietary fat addition. Dietary treatments were arranged in a 2 x 4 factorial with two levels of fat (0 and 6%) and four lysine:calorie ratios in each of the four phases. The appropriate lysine: calorie ratios to maximize performance were: 3.01,2.25 to 2.50, 1.78 to 1.98, and 1.42 to 1.62 from 75 to 130, 130 to 175, 175 to 220, and 220 to 260 lb, respectively. These ratios equate to approximate total lysine levels of 1.00, .80, 65, and .53%, respectively, in corn-soybean …


Economics Of Adding Fat And Increasing Lysine:Calorie Ratio In Diets For Growing-Finishing Gilts (1999), M De La Llata, Michael R. Langemeier, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Economics Of Adding Fat And Increasing Lysine:Calorie Ratio In Diets For Growing-Finishing Gilts (1999), M De La Llata, Michael R. Langemeier, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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A total of 1,200 gilts was used to evaluate the economics ofadding fat and increasing lysine:calorie ratio in diets for growing-finishing pigs. Diets were fed in four phases and consisted of a 2 x 4 factorial arrangement with two levels of fat (0 and 6%) and four increasing lysine:calorie ratios. Eight economic scenarios combining com, soybean meal, fat, and hog prices with two packer grading systems were created. Stochastic dominance analysis was performed on 64 alternatives (8 treatments x 8 scenarios). The third "and fourth (higher) lysine: calorie ratios increased income over feed cost when fat was added to the …


Effects Of Modified Tall Oil On Growth And Body Composition In Adult Ovariectomized Rats (1999), P R. O'Quinn, S I. Koo, S K. Noh, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1999

Effects Of Modified Tall Oil On Growth And Body Composition In Adult Ovariectomized Rats (1999), P R. O'Quinn, S I. Koo, S K. Noh, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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A trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of modified tall oil (MTO) on growth and body composition of adult ovariectomized rats. This trial was targeted as a model for postmenopausal women; thus, only data applicable to swine production are presented herein. Feeding MTO decreased adiposity, increased concentrations of certain lipids in tissues, increased vitamin E (octocopherol) levels in the adipose, and increased actual lean content. These data lend support to the carcass leanness and meat quality improvements routinely seen in swine from feeding MTO.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 18, 1999


Predicting Lysine Requirements Using Protein And Lipid Accretion Curves For Growing-Finishing Gilts (1999), M De La Llata, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Predicting Lysine Requirements Using Protein And Lipid Accretion Curves For Growing-Finishing Gilts (1999), M De La Llata, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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A total of240 growing-finishing gilts (60 to 260 lb) was used to model accretion rates and the lysine:calorie ratio requirement based on lipid and protein growth. Real-time ultrasound measurements were used to estimate lipid and protein contents. These estimates then were translated into feed intake and lysine requirements. Gilts were fed one of eight different diet regimens, consisting of four increasing lysine:calorie ratios and two levels of fat (0 and 6%). Lipid and protein deposition rates could effectively model feed intake when pigs were fed lysine:calorie ratios close to their requirement. The modeled accretion rates effectively predicted the differences between …


Effects Of Pelleting And Pellet Conditioning Temperatures On Weanling Pig Performance (1999), M U. Steidinger, Michael D. Tokach, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, Leland J. Mckinney, B S. Borg, J M. Campbell, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1999

Effects Of Pelleting And Pellet Conditioning Temperatures On Weanling Pig Performance (1999), M U. Steidinger, Michael D. Tokach, P R. O'Quinn, J C. Woodworth, Leland J. Mckinney, B S. Borg, J M. Campbell, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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Two studies were conducted to evaluate" the effects of pelleting and pellet conditioning temperature of diets containing 5% spray-dried animal plasma (SDAP) on weanling pig growth performance. In Exp. 1, conditioning temperatures evaluated were 140, 150, 160, and 170°F. In Exp. 2, pellet conditioning temperatures were 140, 155, 170, 185, and 200°F. The results suggest that pellet conditioning temperatures above 170°F decrease weanling pig performance from d 0 to 7 after weaning. Pellet conditioning temperature should not exceed 170OF (exit temperature of 180°F) for nursery diets containing 5% SDAP.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 18, 1999