Performance, intestinal histomorphometry, and blood parameters of post-weaning piglets receiving different levels of soy protein concentrate in the diet
AUTOR(ES)
Resende, Moisés Queiroz, Mello, Heloisa Helena de Carvalho, Mascarenhas, Alessandra Gimenez, Arnhold, Emmanuel, Nunes, Romão da Cunha, Teixeira, Karla Andrade, Xavier, Hyara Paula Fleuri, Borges, Kamilla Martins
FONTE
R. Bras. Zootec.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2016-06
RESUMO
ABSTRACT Seventy-two barrows were used to evaluate the effects of the use of soy protein concentrate (SPC) in diets of post-weaning piglets on their performance, intestinal histomorphometry, and blood parameters. Piglets were weaned at 21 days of age and distributed in a randomized-block experimental design with four treatments (0, 3, 6, and 9% SPC), six replications, and three piglets per replication. Diets were formulated to meet the requirement of the piglets according to phases of 21 to 32, 33 to 42, and 43 to 66 days of age. Both feed and water were provided ad libitum during the entire experiment. The feed of the phase of 43 to 66 days was based on corn and soybean meal. In the period between 21 and 32 days of age, the use of SPC in the diet did not impact the daily weight gain (DWG) or the daily feed intake (DFI) of the piglets, whereas there was a linear effect on feed conversion (FC), which decreased as the levels of SPC in the feed were increased. In the period between 33 and 42 days of age, a linear effect was observed on FC, which increased as the level of SPC in the feed was increased. In this period, no effects of SPC were observed on DWG or DFI. Inclusion of SPC in the diets does not influence performance, intestinal histomorphometry, or blood parameters of piglets in the period between 21 and 66 days of age.
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