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Effect of xylanase addition in feed containing either pre-characterised wheat or wheat byproducts on the performance of growing pigs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

D.J. Cadogan ,
G.G. Partridge  and
P.H. Simmins
D.J. Cadogan
Affiliation:
Bunge Meats Industries, PO Box 78, Corowa, N.S.W. 2646, Australia
G.G. Partridge
Affiliation:
Finnfeeds International Ltd, P.O. Box 777, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1XN, UK
P.H. Simmins
Affiliation:
Finnfeeds International Ltd, P.O. Box 777, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1XN, UK
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Wheat and wheat by-products vary in their available energy and protein content (Batterham et al., 1980) leading to unpredictable growth rate and feed use efficiency. Carbohydrase enzymes, targeting the non-starch polysaccharides in these raw materials, may improve their nutrient availability. However, questions remain over the relationship between the quality of the dietary raw materials and the level of exogenous enzyme activity required in the feed to elicit a response from pigs. Hence, the response of pigs to the use of a fungal xylanase, produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum, was studied in diets containing wheat and wheat by-products.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2000 , 2000 , pp. 21
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2000

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Batterham, E.S., Lewis, C.E., Low, R.F. and McMillan, C.J. 1980. Digestible energy content of cereals and wheat byproducts for growing pigs. Animal Production. 31: 259–271 Google Scholar