Abstract
Pellet durability index was similar for sorghum- vs com-based diets but was greater for expander-conditioned pellets than standard-conditioned pellets. For finishing pigs, ADG, F/G, and carcass measurenlents were similar for pigs fed sorghum vs com. Efficiency of gain was 6% better for pigs fed pelleted diets compared to those given meal diets but was sinlilar for pigs fed the conventional- and expander-conditioned diets. For sows, the com- and sorghumbased diets supported similar litter performance. Our data indicate that sorghum is an excellent feedstuff: comparable to corn, in diets for finishing pigs and sows.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 19, 1998
Keywords: Swine day, 1998, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 99-120-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 819, Swine, Sorghum, Expander, Pellets, Sows, Finishing pigs
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Johnston, S. L., Hines, R. H., Kennedy, G. A., Maloney, C. A., Traylor, S. L., Sorrell, S. P., Hancock, J. D. & Behnke, K. C., (1998) “Effects of expander conditioning of corn- and sorghum-based diets on pellet quality and performance in finishing pigs and lactating sows”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 213-220. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6560
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