Document Type
Report
Report Number
A.S. Series 69-41
Publication Date
1969
Summary
Scientists are continually seeking ingredients to be added to common swine rations which will increase gain and feed efficiency. During recent years there has been some interest in copper as a growth promoting factor when fed at high levels. Several reports have indicated that copper is an effective growth stimulant when added to swine rations at a level of approximately 250 ppm. However, its widespread usage as a feed additive has been restricted by reports of toxicity at levels generally recommended for improving rate of gain and feed efficiency.
Number of Pages
5
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
Agricultural Experiment Station, South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
DeGoey, Larry and Wahlstrom, Richard C., "Studies of High Level Copper Supplementation to Rations for Growing Swine" (1969). South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1969. 8.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_swine_1969/8