Crude protein digestibility

Effects of isoquinoline alkaloids on apparent ileal digestibility of amino acids, acid hydrolyzed ether extract, and starch by young growing pigs fed corn-soybean meal diets

Sangrovit G is a phytogenic feed additive derived from Macleaya cordata composed of isoquinoline alkaloids (IQ), primarily sanguinarine, that are believed to benefit animal performance. Sanguinarine has anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulatory, and antimicrobial effects. As a result, inclusion of IQ in diets for pigs may reduce inflammation in the intestine and thereby increase absorption of essential nutrients.

However, there are no data published for the effects of IQ on digestibility of crude protein, amino acids, starch, and lipids in pigs. Therefore, the objective of the experiment was to test the hypothesis that the apparent ileal digestibility (AID) of crude protein, amino acids, acid hydrolyzed ether extract and starch in corn-soybean meal diets fed to young growing pigs increases as IQ is added to the diet.

Keywords: 
Alkaloid, Crude protein digestibility, Amino acid digestibility, Starch digestibility, Fat digestibility
Authors: 
Rundle, Stein
Publication Type: 
Research Reports

Effects of inclusion rate of high fiber dietary ingredients on apparent ileal, hindgut, and total tract digestibility of dry matter and nutrients in mixed diets fed to growing pigs

Navarro, D. M. D. L., E. M. A. M. Bruininx, L. de Jong, and H. H. Stein. 2018. Effects of inclusion rate of high fiber dietary ingredients on apparent ileal, hindgut, and total tract digestibility of dry matter and nutrients in mixed diets fed to growing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 96(Suppl. 2):160 (Abstr.) Link to abstract (.pdf)

Keywords: 
Corn germ meal, Sugar beet pulp, Wheat middlings, Inclusion rate, Dry matter digestibility, Crude protein digestibility
Authors: 
Navarro, Bruininx, de Jong, Stein
Publication Type: 
Abstracts

Effect of inclusion level and adaptation duration on digestible energy and nutrient digestibility in palm kernel meal fed to growing-finishing pigs

Huang, C., S. Zhang, H. H. Stein, J. Zhao, D. Li, and C. Lai. 2018. Effect of inclusion level and adaptation duration on digestible energy and nutrient digestibility in palm kernel meal fed to growing-finishing pigs. Asian Austr. J. Anim. Sci. 31:395-402. Link to full text (.pdf)

Keywords: 
Palm kernel meal, Digestible energy, Energy digestibility, Dry matter digestibility, Crude protein digestibility, Organic matter digestibility
Authors: 
Huang, Zhang, Stein, Zhao, LiDF, Lai
Publication Type: 
Peer-reviewed journal articles