Nutrition

Evaluation of a Byproduct from Hydrolyzed Porcine Small Intestines as an Ingredient in Pig Starters

Authors: Dean R. Zimmerman (Iowa State University) , Chris Sparks (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Partial replacement of dried whey with dried hydrolysate of pig intestines resulted in a delayed positive growth performance response in three experiments. In weeks three and four, average daily gain and average daily feed intake were increased an average of 23.9 and 17.6%, respectively, by feeding intestinal hydrolysate in weeks one and two. The active component(s) in the product may speed the maturation of the pig’s ability to digest and/or assimilate nutrients.

Keywords: ASL R1365

How to Cite: Zimmerman, D. R. & Sparks, C. (1997) “Evaluation of a Byproduct from Hydrolyzed Porcine Small Intestines as an Ingredient in Pig Starters”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 1(1).