Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1979
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Animal Science
First Advisor
Richard C. Wahlstrom
Abstract
Genetic selection by swine producers the past 10 to 15 years has resulted in faster growing, heavier muscled pig. In addition, confinement rearing has placed an increased emphasis upon skeletal development and bone formation. Recent research conducted at Ohio State University indicated that growing swine responded to increasing dietary protein levels if both calcium and phosphorus are also correspondingly increased but maintained at approximately a 1.3:1 ratio. This and other research has led some investigators to believe that the National Research Council's requirements for protein, calcium and phosphorus may not be adequate to support maximum growth and development. Much attention has been given to the nutritional requirements of growing and finishing swine in recent years. Previous research has shown that maximum bone formation and muscle development occur during the first 12 weeks of life in swine. The purpose of the research reported herein was to investigate the effect of dietary protein levels and varying levels of calcium and phosphorus on performance of young weaned pigs. Three trials were conducted to study different levels of these three nutrients in starter diets. Parameters analyzed were average daily gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency, bone ash, bone weight, serum calcium and serum phosphorus.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Swine -- Feeding and feeds.
Proteins in animal nutrition.
Calcium in animal nutrition.
Phosphorus in animal nutrition.
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
60
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Schiefelbein, Wayne Eldon, "The Effects of Varying Dietary Protein, Calcium and Phosphorus in Starter Diets for Early Weaned PIgs" (1979). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5086.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/5086