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Effects of different creep feed types on pre-weaning and post-weaning performance and gut development.
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Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences . Dec2018, Vol. 31 Issue 12, p1956-1962. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: This experiment was carried out to determine the effects of different creep feed types on suckling performance and further adjustments to solid feed after weaning. Methods: A total of 24 multiparous sows and their litters were allotted to one of three treatment groups: i) provided highly digestible creep feed (Creep), ii) provided a pig weaning diet (Weaner), and iii) provided sow feed (Sow) as creep feed until weaning. After weaning, a total of 96 piglets were selected for evaluation of post-weaning performance. Results: For pre-weaning performance, the Creep treatment led to a significantly higher feed intake from 14 to 28 d (p<0.05) and higher body weight gain from 21 to 28 d than piglets that were provided other diets. However, after weaning, the Weaner treatment yielded a significantly higher feed intake and average daily gain than other treatments from 0 to 14 d after weaning (p<0.05); Creep treatment tended to generate lower villus heights in the duodenum than the other treatments (p = 0.07). Conclusion: Highly digestible creep feed improved pre-weaning performance, but feed familiarity and grain-based creep feed improved post-weaning performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SWINE nutrition
*PIGLETS
*ANIMAL nutrition
*FEED additives
*ANIMAL weaning
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10112367
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 132624986
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5713/ajas.17.0844