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Influence of Natuphos® phytase and organic acids on the performance of growing/finishing pigs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

P.J. Blanchard
Affiliation:
Frank Wright Ltd, Blenheim House, Blenheim Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1HA, UK
C. Coonan
Affiliation:
Frank Wright Ltd, Blenheim House, Blenheim Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1HA, UK
J.H. Guy
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
D. Feuerstein
Affiliation:
BASF Aktiengesellschaft, J550, LNF/AA, 67056, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
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Numerous studies have clearly shown that the digestibility of phosphorus in pig diets can be improved 20-30% by supplementation with Natuphos® phytase allowing the phosphate content of the feed to be reduced without the P-intake becoming deficient. It is also well accepted that organic acids can significantly improve performance of pigs, particularly up to 30kg liveweight, and recently that synergistic benefits result when both Natuphos® phytase and organic acids are included in the same ration. The objective of this study was to investigate the influence combining Natuphos® phytase (replacing calcium and phosphorus) and organic acids (liquid v dry product) on growing/finishing pig performance.

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Poster Presentations
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2001

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