Abstract

A growth trial and a digestion trial were conducted using 44 crossbred pigs (initial average weight 40 pounds) to determine the nutritional value of pearl millet as a feedstuff for swine. The millet used contained 11.98% protein (N x 6.25) and 0.40% lysine on a dry matter basis. In the growth trial, replacing 50 or 100% of the corn with millet had no significant effect on feed intake, daily gain, or feed/gain. Results of the digestion trial suggest that the digestibility of protein and energy in millet is similar to that of corn.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 13, 1975

Keywords: Swine day, 1975, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 505, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 283, Swine, Nutrition, Pearl millet, Digestibility

How to Cite:

Allee, G. L. & Paulsen, G. M., (1975) “Nutritional value of pearl millet for swine”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 14-16. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.5966