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To evaluate the effect of two distinct dietary crude fibre concentrations on voluntary feed intake, growth performance, carcass quality, and digestive dynamics in growing-finishing pigs.

May 1, 1967Animal Science

Factors affecting voluntary feed intake in pigs. II. The effect of two levels of crude fibre in the diet on the intake and performance of fattening pigs

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DCDaniel J. ColeManchester Metropolitan University JDJ. DuckworthUniversity of Kentucky WHW. HolmesThe London College

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Controlled trial finds dietary crude fibre levels do not alter feed intake or growth in fattening pigs, suggesting flexible fibre inclusion.

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To evaluate the effect of two distinct dietary crude fibre concentrations on voluntary feed intake, growth performance, carcass quality, and digestive dynamics in growing-finishing pigs.
Assessed voluntary feed intake, growth performance, and carcass quality in 20 individually housed pigs fed isocaloric diets (2,770 kcal/kg dry matter) containing either 8.9% or 12.9% crude fibre from 45 to 91 kg live weight.
Measured apparent digestibility coefficients and gastrointestinal rates of passage using eight castrated male pigs evaluated at 57 kg and 82 kg live weight.
Voluntary feed intake, rate of weight gain, and carcass characteristics showed no statistically significant differences between pigs fed 8.9% versus 12.9% crude fibre.
Rates of passage through the digestive tract were not significantly altered by dietary fibre concentration or pig live weight at either 57 kg or 82 kg.

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Cole et al. (1967) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a905ab178e5b5cd58dd7914 https://doi.org/10.1017/s0003356100038411

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Controlled trial finds dietary crude fibre levels do not alter feed intake or growth in fattening pigs, suggesting flexible fibre inclusion.

Factors affecting voluntary feed intake in pigs. II. The effect of two levels of crude fibre in the diet on the intake and performance of fattening pigs

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Factors affecting voluntary feed intake in pigs. II. The effect of two levels of crude fibre in the diet on the intake and performance of fattening pigs

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