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Some observations on the high level copper supplementation of pig rations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

V. J. Fagan ,
R. D. Iles ,
Z. Slowitsky  and
R. E. Brocksopp
V. J. Fagan
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Tasmania
R. D. Iles
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Tasmania
Z. Slowitsky
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Tasmania
R. E. Brocksopp
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Tasmania
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1. Ten experiments are reported in which the effect of high-level copper supplementation of pig rations on growth rate and food conversion was observed. In three of the experiments the study included observations on carcass quality.

2. In nine of the ten experiments a positive increase in the growth rate of the pigs receiving copper was recorded but the magnitude of this increase was markedly variable.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 56 , Issue 2 , April 1961 , pp. 161 - 164
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1961

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