Evaluation of Absorbezz on Swine Reproductive Health and A Comparative Study of Two Commercially Available Swine Show Feeds

<p>The efficacy of a feed supplement fed to gilts and sows was tested in study I. The supplement was stated to improve reproductive soundness, conception rates, immune health, and overall well-being of livestock. Thirty gilts were split into a control group (Base diet) and a treatment group (Absorbezz® 0.32 mL on base diet). Upon completion of the trial results indicate the treatment group significantly underperformed (</p> <p>Two commercially available show pig growing rations were tested in study II to find a high quality, cost efficient product. A total of 10 pigs (5 barrows, 5 gilts), at an average weight of 60 lbs., were fed to market weight, with data recorded for feed efficiency and carcass quality. No significant differences (< 0.05) were discovered between the two rations. A larger sample size could adjust results.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science - Agriculture

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Agriculture

Year dc:date.available

2017

Author dc:creator

• Sutton, Scott G

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. John Michael Mehaffey
• Dr. Joey Bray
• Dr. Stephanie Jones

• Pig
• Show
• Feed
• Absorbezz
• Mastic Gum
• Reproductive
• Health
• Carcass
• Gilt
• Barrow
• Agriculture
• Animal Sciences
• Meat Science
• Other Animal Sciences

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/86

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.sfasu.edu:etds-1098