Journal of Petroleum & Environmental Biotechnology

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• Research Article
  The Nutritional Value of Quality Protein Maize for Weaner Pigs
  Author(s): I.D.T. Mpofu, S. Sibanda, A. Shonihwa and PixleyI.D.T. Mpofu, S. Sibanda, A. Shonihwa and Pixley
  
  This study was done to find out the potential and efficacy of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) as a substitute for normal maize variety in intensive pig production in an attempt to reduce the cost of production. Thirty-two weaner pigs were assigned to four treatment groups in a completely randomized block design with a 2×2 factorial arrangement of treatments. Blocking was done on initial weight and sex. The treatments were a high inclusion rate of both QPM and normal maize at 72.3% inclusion rate compared to a low inclusion rate of 64.3% in both cases. Water and feed was provided ad-libitum throughout the study period. Feed intake, water consumption, weight gain and mortality were recorded. Feed intake was more (P<0.05) in animals fed 72.3% ordinary maize compared to the other diets. High QPM diet had the highest (P<0.05) feed conversion efficiency and was cheaper because less p.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7463.1000129

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