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Studies on the composition and physical form of the diet on gastric abnormalities and nutrient utilisation in the growing pig

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 November 2017

Zoë V. Potkins ,
T. L. J. Lawrence  and
J. R. Thomlinson
Zoë V. Potkins
Affiliation:
Dept. Animal Husbandry, University of Liverpool, Veterinary Field Station, Neston, Wirral, Cheshire, L64 7TE
T. L. J. Lawrence
Affiliation:
Dept. Animal Husbandry, University of Liverpool, Veterinary Field Station, Neston, Wirral, Cheshire, L64 7TE
J. R. Thomlinson
Affiliation:
Dept. Veterinary Pathology, The University, Liverpool L69 3BX
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The physical form of the diet has been shown to be a factor causing the development of oesophagogastric abnormalities and ulcers in the growing pig. A series of growth trials was made to investigate this. The particle size of the diet was varied by grinding through 4.68 mm and 1.56 mm screens and by pelleting. Fibre, in the form of bran or oatfeed, was added to the fine diet. The effect of bran and oatfeed on digestibility and rate of passage through the gut was studied in metabolism experiments.

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Growing Pigs
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1984 , March 1984 , pp. 56
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1984

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