Abstract

This progress report covers only growth rate and feed efficiency of pigs the first 73 days of one feeding trial. Replacing soybean meal with either dry-roasted whole soybeans or pressure-extruded, whole soybeans did not significantly affect rate of growth or feed efficiency. Results were similar when the replacement was on a pound-for-pound basis or a protein-unit basis. Also, results were similar with rations in pellet or meal form. Pelleted rations were 2 to 14% more efficient than meal rations. Barrows gained 8% faster than gilts.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, October 1, 1970

Keywords: Swine day, 1970, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 163, Swine, Soybeans, Growing-finishing rations, Barrows, Gilts

How to Cite:

Koch, B. A., Lafferty, D. T. & Hines, R. H., (1970) “Processed whole soybeans in growing-finishing rations”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 7-9. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.3494