Effect of microbial enzyme supplementation on energy, amino acid digestibility and performance of pigs fed hulless barley based diets

1998 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 625-631 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Baidoo ◽  
Y. G. Liu ◽  
D. Yungblut

Two experiments were conducted to investigate the influence of a microbial enzyme preparation on the digestibility and performance of starter-growing pigs fed hulless barley based diets. In the digestibility trial, eight pigs with an average initial body weight of 14.3 ± 0.4 kg initial liveweight were surgically fitted with steered ileo-cecal valve cannulas at the terminal ileum. Two hulless barley varieties (Condor and CDC Buck) were separately used as the dietary energy source (77.6%) with canola meal as the protein supplement (20%). Enzyme supplementation improved (P < 0.05) the ileal dry matter (DM) digestibility by 15.2%, gross energy (GE) by 11.0% and protein by 7.6%. The average apparent ileal digestibility of the indispensable amino acids was improved by 6.9% (P < 0.05), and of nonstarch polysaccharides (NSP) was improved by 90%. The total-tract digestibility of DM was increased by 6.2%, GE by 6% and crude protein (CP) by 9.4% (P < 0.05). Enzyme supplementation tended to enhance digestion in the small intestine instead of the hind-gut as expected. In the growth performance trial, positive responses from enzyme supplementation were observed from both mash and pelleted diets fed to 48 pigs grown from 9 to 60 kg liveweight. The ADG was improved by 8.6% (P < 0.05) and feed conversion by 8.7% (P = 0.09). Pelleting had no adverse effect on enzyme activity. The results demonstrated that the enzyme supplementation improved (P < 0.5) nutrient utilization and performance of pigs fed diets containing hulless barley. Key words: Enzyme, hulless barley, digestibility, performance, swine

1980 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 285-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. D. Pattison ◽  
R. J. Thomas ◽  
W. C. Smith

ABSTRACTA preliminary trial established a subclinical level of infection with Oesophagostomum dentatum capable of affecting the performance of growing pigs. Thereafter a slightly higher level of infection (100 000 larvae) was administered to each of 24 individually- and scale-fed pigs to investigate the effect of O. dentatum on performance, digestibility and nitrogen retention over the live-weight range 32 to 64 kg. Worm-free but otherwise similar pigs served as controls. Infection reduced growth rate (12·9 %) and decreased efficiency of feed conversion to body weight (14·9%). There was no effect on killing-out percentage or area of eye muscle in cross-section, but infected pigs had relatively lower backfat depths (5·5 to 12·5 %). Infection did not influence nitrogen retention, but apparent digestibility of the dry matter, organic matter, nitrogen, gross energy and crude fibre was reduced. Possible explanations for these effects are discussed in relation to tissue changes associated with larval development in the large intestine.


Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 678
Author(s):  
Julie C. Lynegaard ◽  
Niels J. Kjeldsen ◽  
Julie K. Bache ◽  
Nicolai R. Weber ◽  
Christian F. Hansen ◽  
...  

Soy protein concentrate improves nutrient utilization and growth performance compared to soybean meal, and diets with a low crude protein (CP) level decreases diarrhoea. The objectives were to (1) test a low CP diet based on different soy products, and (2) to test a very-low CP diet (15.1%) with amino acids (AA) on diarrhoea and productivity. A total of 5,635 weaned pigs (~28 days), were assigned to five dietary treatments; PC (positive control): Standard CP levels (192, 189, 191 g/kg CP) with 2500 ppm ZnO; NC (negative control): Same as PC without ZnO; SP (Soy protein concentrate): Low CP levels (176, 174, 191 g/kg CP); SB (Soybean meal): Low CP levels (177, 176, 191 g/kg CP); and XLA (X-low CP + AA): Very low CP levels (154, 151, 191 g/kg CP) with AA. The PC and XLA diets reduced diarrhoea by 41 and 61%, respectively, compared to the NC group, while no difference between SB and SP were observed. The XLA diet reduced feed intake and daily gain compared with PC and NC, where SP, SB, and XLA had a poorer feed conversion compared with PC. Conclusively, the SP and SB low-protein diets did not reduce diarrhoea or growth performance, whereas the XLA diet decreased both diarrhoea and performance.


2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 729-738
Author(s):  
Peili Li ◽  
Zhiqian Lyu ◽  
Lu Wang ◽  
Bingbing Huang ◽  
Changhua Lai

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of adding multi-enzyme on the available energy concentration and standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of amino acids of double-low rapeseed expellers (RSE) and rapeseed meal (RSM) fed to growing pigs. In Experiment 1, a total of 36 growing barrows were fed six diets in a replicated 3 × 2 factorial design. Diets included a corn–soybean meal basal diet, RSE diet, and RSM diet with or without multi-enzyme (1000 U g−1 of cellulase, 10 000 U g−1 of xylanase, 2000 U g−1 of glucanase, and 10 000 U g−1 of protease). In Experiment 2, a total of 30 crossbred pigs were randomly allotted to five diets consisting of a nitrogen-free diet and four cornstarch-based diets containing RSE or RSM with or without multi-enzyme. Multi-enzyme supplementation significantly improved (P < 0.05) the metabolizable energy (ME) value and apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of ether extract, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber, and it tended to increase (P < 0.10) the ATTD of gross energy and digestible energy in ingredients. With the exception of phenylalanine, multi-enzyme supplementation increased (P < 0.05) the SID of crude protein (CP) and all amino acids (AA) in ingredients. Multi-enzyme supplementation enhanced fiber degradation and increased the ME value and SID of CP as well as most AA in double-low rapeseed co-products fed to pigs.


2001 ◽  
Vol 2001 ◽  
pp. 161-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Hurst ◽  
I.J. Lean ◽  
A.D. Hall

Liquid feeding of growing pigs is believed to increase feed intake and growth performance compared to a dry diet. There is little information on the comparative feed conversion efficiency of pigs on the two forms of diet or the underlying physiological basis for the differences and how liquid diets affect the absorptive mucosa of the small intestine. This study was designed to investigate differences in feed utilisation and mucosal structure in modern genotype pigs offered equal amounts of feed in dry and liquid form. Additionally, the effect of reducing the pH of the liquid diet was considered.


1983 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Stewart ◽  
C. W. Holmes ◽  
W. C. Smith ◽  
W. A. G. Charleston

ABSTRACTThe effect of Oesophagostomum dentatum on the performance of growing pigs over the live-weight range 20 to 80 kg was investigated. Fourteen individually-penned pigs in Experiment 1 and 16 group-penned but individually fed pigs in Experiment 2 were orally dosed once with 80 000 or 20 000 larvae respectively at about 18 kg live weight. Worm-free but otherwise similar pigs served as controls. Three energy and nitrogen balance studies were undertaken in two open-circuit calorimeters on four infected gilts and their paired worm-free counterparts on two levels of feeding at 7, 21 and 49 days after infection. Worm burdens averaging 4 255 and 4 722 in Experiments 1 and 2 respectively were recorded post mortem but performance and carcass measurements were not affected, neither were there any clinical symptoms. No significant differences between infected and worm-free pigs were recorded for either apparent digestibility of nitrogen and gross energy or for nitrogen retention. Possible reasons for the lack of measurable effects on pig performance are discussed.


2003 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 749-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Zhang ◽  
C. M. Nyachoti ◽  
S. Arntfield ◽  
W. Guenter ◽  
S. Cenkowski

The effect of micronization of peas and enzyme supplementation on performance, nitrogen and phosphorus excretion as well as manure output was investigated in a study with 12 Cotswold gilts (26.9 ± 3.6 kg initial body weight). Three diets based on barley-raw peas (control), barley-micronized peas, or barley-micronized peas plus a multi-enzyme blend were used. The study was conducted in two blocks and within a block; each diet was randomly assigned to four pigs to give a total of eight observations per diet. Pigs fed micronized peas and micronized peas plus enzyme diets had higher (P < 0.05) feed conversion than the control. Compared with the control, micronization of peas reduced (P < 0.05) wet and dry fecal output by 33 and 25%, respectively. Urine volume was not influenced (P > 0.05) by dietary treatment. Total fecal phosphorus excretion was lower (P < 0.001) in gilts fed the micronized peas or micronized peas plus enzyme diets compared with the control. Micronization of peas reduced (P < 0.05) total nitrogen excretion in pig manure by 21.5% (17.39 vs. 13.65 g d-1). In conclusion, formulating pig grower diets with micronized peas improves nitrogen and phosphorus utilization and reduces total manure volume. Key words: Pigs, nitrogen, phosphorus, manure volume, micronized peas


2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
O.O. Effiong ◽  
B.J. Harry

This research was designed to evaluate the performance of growing pigs fed diets containing cassava peel meal supplemented with three (3) levels of roxazymeG2 enzyme. Fresh cassava peels were gathered, thinly spread on a concrete floor to dry out and milled prior to proximate analysis and feed formulation. Five experimental diets were formulated. Diet one had maize as main energy source, while Diets 2 to 5 had 50% of maize replaced with cassava peel meal. Diets 3, 4 and 5 were further supplemented with roxazyme G2 non starch polysaccharide enzyme at 1g/kg, 1.5g/kg and 2g/kg, respectively. A total of thirty (30) cross bred growing pigs were selected and distributed into five (5) groups on weight equalization basis with six (6) animals per group. Each group was assigned to one of the five (5) experimental diets in a completely randomized design. The growth and economy of production were monitored throughout the 56-day duration of the trial. At the end of the feeding trial, 10 mLs of blood was collected from three animals on each treatment into sample bottles with EDTA for hematological analysis. Data were subjected to analysis of variance procedures. The results revealed that the three (3) levels of dietary enzyme supplementations did not significantly (P˃0.05) influenced the average daily feed intake but influenced the average daily weight gain and the feed conversion ratio (FCR) significantly. Pigs on diets with 1.5 and 2g/kg enzyme supplementation had the highest average daily weight gain of 0.43kg while those on 2g/kg enzyme supplementation diet had the best FCR with value corresponding to 1.74. Dietary enzyme supplementation reduced (P


Author(s):  
Janice M. C. Barnabé ◽  
Héliton Pandorfi ◽  
Nicoly F. Gomes ◽  
Marco A. C. Holanda ◽  
Mônica C. R. Holanda ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT The objective of this research was to evaluate the thermal comfort, physiological responses and performance of pigs in the growth phase, subjected to supplemental lighting programs in air-conditioned environments, in semiarid region of Pernambuco state, Brazil. Twenty-seven pigs (3/4 Duroc, ¼ Pietrain) were subjected to pens with no climate control, pens with forced ventilation and pens with adiabatic evaporative cooling, associated with 12 h of natural light, 12 h of natural light + 4 h of artificial light and 12 h of natural light + 6 h of artificial light. The experimental design was completely randomized, in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement with three repetitions. Meteorological responses, physiological responses and performance variables of the animals were recorded. The evaporative cooling system attenuated the action of the stressors and ensured adequate thermal conditions for the animals. Respiratory rate and rectal temperature indicated that evaporative cooling ensured the maintenance of homeothermy. Weight gain and feed conversion were positively influenced for the animals exposed to evaporative cooling, but without significant effect of lighting programs.


2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-53
Author(s):  
C. D. Tuleun ◽  
J. P. Patrick

The effect of cooking regime on the proximate composition, gross energy and anti-nutitional factors (trypsin inhibitor, phytic acid, hydrogen cyanide, tannin, oxalates and saponins) of Mucuna utilis seed was investigated. Two experiments were conducted with 120 seven-day old broilers of equal average initial weight to evaluate the effect of duration of cooking mucuna seed at 100oC for 20, 40 and 60 minutes on performance. Results showed that duration of cooking did not have any significant (P >  0.05) effects on the dry matter, crude fibre and gross energy. However, the crude protein, either extract and nitrogen free extract significantly (P < 0.05) decreased. The anti-nutrients; tannins, trypsin inhibitory activity, hydrogen cyanide, total oxalates significantly (P < 0.05) reduced with increase in duration of cooking. Feed intake, weight gain feed conversion efficiency, protein intake and utilization were significantly (P < 0.05) improved with increase in cooking time. It was concluded that raw Mucuna utilis seeds contain high levels of anti-nutritional factors and may be unsuitable as feed ingredient but cooking reduced the anti-nutritive substances in the raw seeds.


2005 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Thacker ◽  
R. W. Newkirk

Eighty crossbred pigs (28.7 ± 3.9 kg BW) were assigned to one of five dietary treatments in a factorial design experiment (sex × treatment). The control diet was formulated using barley and soybean meal, while four experimental diets were formulated with either toasted or non-toasted canola meal replacing either half or all of the soybean meal in the test diets. The total glucosinolate content of the non-toasted meal was more than 15-fold higher than the to asted meal (1.01 vs. 15.58 µmol g-1). The principal glucosinolates in the non-toasted meal were 3-butenyl (3.05 µmol g-1), 2-OH-3-butenyl (5.47 µmol g-1) and 4-OH-3-methylindoyl (4.68 µmol g-1). Digestibility coefficients for dry matter, crude protein, and gross energy were significantly (P < 0.05) lower for the toasted and non-toasted canola meal diets compared with the soybean meal diet. There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) in digestibility coefficients between the two canola meals. Digestibility coefficients were higher (P < 0.05) for pigs fed the diets in which canola meal supplied only 50% of the supplementary protein compared with diets in which 100% of the supplementary protein was supplied by canola meal. Pigs fed toasted canola meal had similar weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion (P > 0.05) as pigs fed soybean meal while pigs fed non-toasted canola meal had lower weight gain and feed intake (P < 0.05) than pigs fed soybean meal. Feed conversion was unaffected by dietary treatment (P > 0.05). There were no significant effects (P < 0.05) due to diet on any carcass trait. The overall results of this experiment indicate that omitting the desolventization/toasting procedure from the process involved in the production of canola meal did not result in an improvement in the performance of pigs fed diets containing canola meal. Key words: Pigs, canola meal, performance, digestibility, carcass, toasting


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