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Model responses of the growing pig to the dietary intake of energy and protein

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

C. T. Whittemore  and
R. H. Fawcett
C. T. Whittemore
Affiliation:
School of Agriculture, University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG
R. H. Fawcett
Affiliation:
School of Agriculture, University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG
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Summary

A simple model is described which enables the prediction of the magnitude and direction of the responses of growing pigs to different energy and protein intakes. The model calculates daily live-weight gain from the conversion of the dietary supply of crude protein and energy into protein, lipid and ash in the body of the growing pig. Values were also determined for the energy and protein balances, the composition of the body and the efficiency of feed conversion. The model was formulated with factors drawn from published findings and validated by comparison with independent feeding trials.

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Animal Production , Volume 19 , Issue 2 , October 1974 , pp. 221 - 231
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Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1974

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