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The effects of particle size and liquid feeding on the performance of young pigs offered mash and steam pelleted diets

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

K. A. Chesworth ,
M. Choct  and
P. H. Brooks
K. A. Chesworth
Affiliation:
School of Rural Science & Natural Resources, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351 Australia
M. Choct
Affiliation:
School of Rural Science & Natural Resources, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351 Australia
P. H. Brooks
Affiliation:
School of Rural Science & Natural Resources, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351 Australia
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There is a well-established relationship between particle size of processed grains in diets and pig performance. It has been reported that as the particle size of feed is reduced there is an increase in the performance of pigs (Wondra et al., 1995). Increasing the surface area of feed ingredients by reducing particle size facilitates greater enzyme activity. Liquid feed provides an excellent medium for endogenous enzyme activation and the opportunity to improve the availability of nutrients (Brooks et al., 1996). The current study investigated the effect of particle size, processing and feed form on pig performance.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2001 , 2001 , pp. 9
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2001

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