Tri-State Swine Nutrition Guide

Bulletin 869-98

Authors

Departmental Administration of the Three Animal Science Departments When This Publication Was Written

Michigan State University: Maynard Hogberg
Ohio State University: David Zartman
Purdue University: Jeff Armstrong, Bud Harmon

Swine Nutritionists at the State Universities Within the Tri-State Area Who Contributed to the Preparation of This Publication

Michigan State University: Gretchen Hill, Dale Rozeboom, Nathalie Trottier
Ohio State University: Don Mahan
Purdue University: Layi Adeoli, Tip Cline, Dale Forsyth, Brian Richert

Contents

• Foreword
• Introduction
  • Major Factors Influencing Nutrient Recommendations and Pig Performance
  • Environment
  • Facilities
  • Health
  • Genotype
  • Management
• Nutrient and Nutrient Utilization
  • Energy
  • Protein and Amino Acids
  • Minerals
  • Vitamins
  • Water
  • Questions and Answers for the Nutrient Utilization Section
• Pig Growth and Development
  • Skeletal Formation
  • Body Proteins and Muscle
  • Fat Development
  • Nutrition-Genetic Relationship
• The Newborn and Nursing Pig
  • Prenatal Nutrition and Development
  • Postnatal Nutrition
  • Questions and Answers for the Newborn and Nursery Pig Section
• The Starter Pig
  • Environment
  • Digestive Tract Changes
  • Questions and Answers for the Starter Pig Section
• The Grower-Finisher Pig
  • Genetics
  • Sex
  • Herd Health
  • Environmental Temperature
  • Stage of Maturity
  • Feed Wastage
  • Questions and Answers for the Grower-Finisher Section
• The Replacement Gilt
  • Rearing
  • Acclimation
  • Questions and Answers for the Replacement Gilt Section
• The Gestating and Lactating Sow
  • Gestation
  • Lactation
  • Weaning to Rebreeding Interval
  • Questions and Answers for the Gestating and Lactating Sow Section
• The Boar
  • Developing Boars
  • Mature Boars
  • Semen Collection
  • Questions and Answers for the Boar Section
• Feed Ingredients
  • Questions and Answers for the Feed Ingredient Section
• Feed Additives
  • Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Agents
  • Copper Sulfate
  • Zinc Oxide
  • Acidifiers
  • Chromium Picolinate
  • Betaine
  • Carnitine
  • Beta Agonists or Repartitioning Agents
  • Counteracting Mycotoxins and Mold-Inhibiting Agents
  • Feed Flavors, Chocolate, or Special Feeds That Pigs Prefer
  • Yucca Plant Extract
  • Microbial Cultures
  • Enzymes
  • Phytase
  • Laxatives in Sow Diets
  • Anthelmintics (Dewormers)
  • Organic Selenium (Yeast)
  • Questions and Answers for the Feed Additive Section
• Feed Processing
  • Particle Size
  • Hammer Mill versus Roller Mill
  • Pelleting
  • Mixing
  • Vitamin Stability - Mixing Vitamins and Trace Minerals
  • Grain Storage
  • Storage and Mixing of Fat
  • Questions and Answers for the Feed Processing Section
• Mycotoxins
  • Questions and Answers for the Mycotoxin Section
• Citations

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