Abstract

Two trials, using 360 pigs weaned at 17-27 days, were conducted to evaluate pig performance as affected by the addition of folic acid, thiamin, biotin, pyridoxine, or ascorbic acid to the diet. Combined data from Trial I and Trial II indicated that adding these supplemental vitamins did not improve daily gain or feed efficiency. These results suggest the addition of these supplemental water-soluble vitamins to a corn-soybean meal 20% whey diet or injection of a B-vitamin complex for pigs weaned at 3-4 weeks of age is not beneficial.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1985

Keywords: Swine day, 1985, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 86-145-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 486, Swine, Water soluble vitamin, Weaned pigs

How to Cite:

Newcomb, M. D. & Allee, G. L., (1985) “Water soluble vitamin needs of weaned pigs”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 61-66. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6168