Abstract

Weanling pigs (1,008; initially 13.5 lb and 18 ± 2 d of age) were used in a 13-d growth assay to determine the effects of irradiation of two different plasma sources on growth performance. From d 0 to 5 postweaning, pigs fed DuCoa® plasma had improved ADG and F/G compared to pigs fed AP 920 (American Proteins, Inc.). However, from d 5 to 13, pigs fed AP 920 had improved ADG and F/G compared to pigs fed DuCoa plasma. Overall, no differences in ADG, ADFI, or F/G were detected. In addition, no differences in ADG, ADFI, or F/G were detected between irradiated plasma compared its regular form. For the entire experiment, all pigs performed similarly, regardless of plasma source and whether the plasma was irradiated or not.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 15, 2001

Keywords: Swine day, 2001, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 02-132-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 880, Swine, Nursery pig, Animal plasma, Irradiation

How to Cite:

DeRouchey, J. M., Tokach, M. D., Nelssen, J. L., Goodband, R. D. & Dritz, S. S., (2001) “Effect of source and irradiation of spray-dried animal plasma on nursery pig performance in a commercial facility”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 17-19. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6704