Studies on the utilization of citrus byproducts as livestock feeds, 6; feeding value of dried citrus byproducts for growing-fattening pigs
1987
Yang, S.J. (Cheju Junior Coll, Cheju (Korea R.)) | Choung, C.C. (Cheju National Univ., Cheju (Korea R.))
Twenty-four weaners (average weight, 31kg) were fed for 73 days on a ration which included 0, 5, 10 and 15 % dried citrus peel. Daily body weight gain was T0; 0.804kg, T1; 0.859kg, T2; 0.874kg, T3; 0.794kg and daily feed intake was T0; 2,64kg, T1; 2.85kg, T2; 2.93kg and T3; 2.74kg. The feed intake increased up to the 10 % substitution level but decreased at the 15 % level. This tendency was more pronounced during the fattening than growing period. The increase in dried peel substitution levels reduced backfat thickness; increa1335sed carcass length; and widens loin eye area and generally improves carcass qua
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