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The effect of Lycopene, a carotenoid with strong antioxidant properties, and a Neutraceutical mix on the performance and immune function of weaned pigs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

H. Brierley ,
A.H. Stewart ,
A. M. Mackenzie ,
M. J. Allen ,
P. J. Blanchard ,
L. Tucker  and
P. Toplis
H. Brierley
Affiliation:
ASRC, Harper Adams University College, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB, UK
A.H. Stewart
Affiliation:
ASRC, Harper Adams University College, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB, UK
A. M. Mackenzie
Affiliation:
ASRC, Harper Adams University College, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB, UK
M. J. Allen
Affiliation:
ASRC, Harper Adams University College, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB, UK
P. J. Blanchard
Affiliation:
Frank Wright Ltd., Blenheim Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6 1HA., UK
L. Tucker
Affiliation:
Breas Feed Ingredients, 1 Telford Court, Chester Gate, Dunkirk, Chester. CH1 6LT, UK.
P. Toplis
Affiliation:
Primary Diets Melmerby Industrial Estate, Melmerby, Ripon, N. Yorks. HG4 5HP, UK.
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With the proposed ban on antibiotic growth promoters it is becoming increasingly important to provide diets to young pigs which enhance the long term health. Alternative strategies to promote health include organic acids, herbal products and natural antioxidants. These products have various proposed modes of action including improved liver function, removal of reactive oxygen species and the enhancement of the immune function. The objective of this experiment was to measure the effect of a commercial herbal mixture and Lycopene on the performance and immune function of weaned pigs.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2003 , 2003 , pp. 89
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2003

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