Abstract

One hundred twenty-six weaned, crossbred pigs averaging 14 kg (31 lbs.) initially were used to evaluate the effects of various methods of processing sorghum grain. Processing methods evaluated were: pelleting, extruding, micronizing, high-moisture grain stored in an oxygen limiting structure, and high-moisture grain treated with propionic acid. Except for pelleting, only the grain (sorghum) was exposed to the various processing methods. After being processed, the sorghum was ground and incorporated into a 18% sorghum-soybean meal diet. None of the processing methods increased weight gain of weaned pigs over that by pigs fed the control diet (ground sorghum fed as a meal). Extruding reduced weight gain. Pelleting was the only processing method that improved feed efficiency.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 11, 1976

Keywords: Swine day, 1976, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 519-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 283, Swine, Nutrition, Sorghum, Weanling pigs, Feed efficiency, Propionic acid

How to Cite:

Allee, G. L., (1976) “Effects of processing methods on the nutritional value of sorghum for weaned pigs”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 24-25. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.5978