Effect of the use of concentrates and aromas on free intake of lactating sows during summer. [Spanish]

TitleEffect of the use of concentrates and aromas on free intake of lactating sows during summer. [Spanish]
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication1999
AuthorsBaucells, F., Medel P., Navarro A., Calderon M., & Mateos G. G.
Conference NameITEA Produccion Animal. 1999. 20: 2, 454-456. 3 ref.
Keywordsaroma, aromatic compounds, Feed additives, feed intake, fish meal, flavour, Flavour compounds, flavourings, pigs, sows
Abstract

From the second day of lactation until weaning during July to September 81 Landrace sows, in 4 treatment groups, were given a control diet with 18% CP (group 1) or the same diet supplemented with 0.1% aroma and flavour of fish meal (group 2) or with concentrates to provide diets with 28% (group 3) or 46% (group 4) CP. The basal diet was fed to appetite and concentrates at 500 g/sow daily. Results showed that inclusion of concentrates in the diet decreased feed intake but increased lysine and ether extract intake. Fish meal aroma increased feed intake but did not increase productivity of the litter.