Abstract
Level of feed intake did not affect the apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) in gestating sows. Gestating sows had reduced ATTD of Ca and P compared with growing gilts. Formulating diets for sows using values obtained from growing pigs, therefore, may result in inaccuracies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 589-592 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Animal Science |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Calcium
- Digestibility
- Phosphorus
- Phytase
- Sow
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Animals
- Animal Science and Zoology