Abstract

One-hundred and sixty pigs were utilized to evaluate possible interactions between copper (Cu), selenium (Se), and vitamin E (E) on growth and immunity of starter pigs. Copper (260 ppm) added to the diet did not effect Se and/or E utilization for growth, feed efficiency (FE), or immunity. However, addition of 260 ppm of Cu to the diets of starter pigs resulted in an 8% improvement in feed intake (FI) and a 13% improvement in average daily gain (ADG) for the first 2 wk on test. There was no effect on performance due to E additions. However, addition of .3 ppm Se to the diets resulted in an overall 5% improvement in FE and a 7% improvement in ADG. Additions of dietary Cu, Se and E had no effect on immunity and no evidence of tissue lesions or symptoms typical of Se and E deficiency were found.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 15, 1984

Keywords: Swine day, 1984, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 85-132-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 461, Swine, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin E, Weanling

How to Cite:

Thulin, A. J., Pollmann, D. S., Blecha, F., Kennedy, G. A., Whetter, P. & Allee, G. L., (1984) “Interactions of copper, selenium, and vitamin E for weanling swine”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 43-47. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6144