Nutrition

Effects on Growth Performance and Pork Quality in Pigs Fed Diets Containing Conjugated Linoleic Acid and High Oil Corn

Authors: J. C. Sparks (Iowa State University) , J. E. Swan (Iowa State University) , S. T. Larsen (Iowa State University) , B. R. Wiegand (Iowa State University) , Frederick C. Parrish (Iowa State University) , Dean R. Zimmerman (Iowa State University)

Abstract

High oil corn (HOC) is a good source of both energy and protein. In pigs diets, however, it can have a detrimental effect on quality of the carcass. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) corrects the fat quality problems that occur from feeding HOC. However, CLA does not consistently act as a growth promotant or as a way to decrease fat when feeding high energy diets.

Keywords: ASL R1662

How to Cite: Sparks, J. C. , Swan, J. E. , Larsen, S. T. , Wiegand, B. R. , Parrish, F. C. & Zimmerman, D. R. (2000) “Effects on Growth Performance and Pork Quality in Pigs Fed Diets Containing Conjugated Linoleic Acid and High Oil Corn”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 1(1).