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http://dx.doi.org/10.5713/ajas.2011.11116

Effects of Creep Feed with Varied Energy Density Diets on Litter Performance  

Yan, L. (Department of Animal Resource and Science, Dankook University)
Jang, H.D. (Department of Animal Resource and Science, Dankook University)
Kim, I.H. (Department of Animal Resource and Science, Dankook University)
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Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences / v.24, no.10, 2011 , pp. 1435-1439 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of creep feed with different energy densities on litter performance. A total of 30 sows (Landrace${\times}$Yorkshire) and their litters were randomly assigned with 1, 2, or 3+parities into 1 of 3 treatments (10 sows). Dietary treatments were: i) CON (no creep feed), ii) LE (creep feed (DE 4,000 kcal/kg) from 5 d of age until weaning (21 d)), and iii) HE (creep feed (DE 5,000 kcal/kg) from 5 d of age until weaning). Each piglet was weighed at d 5, 10, 15, 21 (weaning), and d 7 postweaning to determine ADG. Creep feeding reduced concentrations of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol compared with those in CON group (p<0.05). Creep feeding reduced (p<0.05) the weaning-to-oestrus interval in sows. Piglets in the HE groups evidenced greater ADG (p = 0.024) and ADFI (p = 0.001) post-weaning than those in CON treatments. Creep feeding decreased (p<0.05) the suckling time of piglet in this study. In conclusion, creep feeding increased growth and feed intake of pigs after weaning. It can decrease the oestrus interval of sows. There was no difference between providing a high energy or a low energy creep fed diet to the piglets.
Keywords
Creep Feed; Energy; Piglet;
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