Abstract

Two studies using a total of 64 starter pigs (averaging 16-18 lbs initial weight) to evaluate the influence of varying levels of vornitoxin-contaminated wheat on performance was conducted. In both trials it appears that when vomitoxin levels exceed 1 ppm, a reduction in performance was evident. Feed refusal was evident particularly the first week on the vomitoxin-contaminated wheat. No symptoms of sickness, nor an influence on tissue size and function, were observed. The pigs were unable to compensate for depression in gains after withdrawal of vomitoxin-contaminated wheat.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 11, 1982

Keywords: Swine day, 1982, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 82-614-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 422, Swine, Scabby wheat, Starte pig diets

How to Cite:

Pollmann, D. S. & Koch, B. A., (1982) “Effect of scabby wheat in starter pig diets”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 92-96. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6055