• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권10호
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• pp.1469-1474
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• 2002

This study was designed to evaluate the influence of a single or double dose of Fe dextran with organic trace mineral supplementation on the performance of piglets from dams fed diets with either inorganic (ITM) or organic trace minerals (OTM). It also determined the effect of the source of the trace minerals on the reproductive performance of sows. The trace mineral premixes were prepared using metal proteinates and the corresponding inorganic salts for the OTM and the ITM, respectively. Each mineral premix provided 100 ppm Fe/175 ppm Fe, 35 ppm Cu/170 ppm Cu, 90 ppm Zn/120 ppm Zn, and 40 ppm Mn/35 ppm Mn when added at 0.20% in sows /weaned pigs' diets, respectively. The first dose of Fe dextran was administered to piglets at 3 d and the second dose at 10 d after birth. One dose of Fe dextran supplied 100 mg of Fe. A total of 16 gestating sows (Landrace${\times}$Yorkshire) in parities 2 to 4 were randomly allocated to four treatments: 1) diet with ITM/one dose of Fe dextran to piglets, 2) diet with ITM/two doses of Fe dextran to piglets, 3) diet with OTM/one dose of Fe dextran to piglets, and 4) diet with OTM/two doses of Fe dextran to piglets. The total born alive, weaned, body weight at birth and at weaning were not affected by the sow's dietary treatment. Although organic trace mineral supplementation tended to increase the milk Fe content (p<0.10) at 7 d postpartum, piglets in all treatments performed equally from birth to weaning. The double doses of Fe dextran neither improved the average daily gain (ADG) nor influenced the survival of piglets from birth to weaning (21 d). Results suggest that a single dose of Fe dextran given to suckling pigs is adequate to sustain their needs for growth throughout the lactation period (21 d). Furthermore, there was a 21% improvement in both the ADG and the average daily feed intake (ADFI) (p<0.05) in weaned pigs fed diets with OTM. Cu and Fe in the liver (p<0.01), and Zn in both the bone (p<0.01) and the serum (p<0.01) were higher in piglets fed OTM than in those fed ITM. It would be concluded that single dose of Fe dextran administration with organic trace mineral supplementation show similar growth performance compared to 2 dose Fe dextran administration with inorganic mineral supplementation in young pigs.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.1615-1634
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• 2004

A review was undertaken to obtain information on the sustainability of pig free-range production systems including the management, performance and health of pigs in the system. Modern outdoor rearing systems requires simple portable and flexible housing with low cost fencing. Local pig breeds and outdoor-adapted breeds for certain environment are generally more suitable for free-range systems. Free-range farms should be located in a low rainfall area and paddocks should be relatively flat, with light topsoil overlying free-draining subsoil with the absence of sharp stones that can cause foot damage. Huts or shelters are crucial for protecting pigs from direct sun burn and heat stress, especially when shade from trees and other facilities is not available. Pigs commonly graze on strip pastures and are rotated between paddocks. The zones of thermal comfort for the sow and piglet differ markedly; between 12-22$^{\circ}C$ for the sow and 30-37$^{\circ}C$ for piglets. Offering wallows for free-range pigs meets their behavioural requirements, and also overcomes the effects of high ambient temperatures on feed intake. Pigs can increase their evaporative heat loss via an increase in the proportion of wet skin by using a wallow, or through water drips and spray. Mud from wallows can also coat the skin of pigs, preventing sunburn. Under grazing conditions, it is difficult to control the fibre intake of pigs although a high energy, low fibre diet can be used. In some countries outdoor sows are fitted with nose rings to prevent them from uprooting the grass. This reduces nutrient leaching of the land due to less rooting. In general, free-range pigs have a higher mortality compared to intensively housed pigs. Many factors can contribute to the death of the piglet including crushing, disease, heat stress and poor nutrition. With successful management, free-range pigs can have similar production to door pigs, although the growth rate of the litters is affected by season. Piglets grow quicker indoors during the cold season compared to outdoor systems. Pigs reared outdoors show calmer behaviour. Aggressive interactions during feeding are lower compared to indoor pigs while outdoor sows are more active than indoor sows. Outdoor pigs have a higher parasite burden, which increases the nutrient requirement for maintenance and reduces their feed utilization efficiency. Parasite infections in free-range pigs also risks the image of free-range pork as a clean and safe product. Diseases can be controlled to a certain degree by grazing management. Frequent rotation is required although most farmers are keeping their pigs for a longer period before rotating. The concept of using pasture species to minimise nematode infections in grazing pigs looks promising. Plants that can be grown locally and used as part of the normal feeding regime are most likely to be acceptable to farmers, particularly organic farmers. However, one of the key concerns from the public for free-range pig production system is the impact on the environment. In the past, the pigs were held in the same paddock at a high stocking rate, which resulted in damage to the vegetation, nutrient loading in the soil, nitrate leaching and gas emission. To avoid this, outdoor pigs should be integrated in the cropping pasture system, the stock should be mobile and stocking rate related to the amount of feed given to the animals.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.565-572
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• 2005

사료에 대한 난용성 식이섬유(Vitacel®)의 첨가가 이유자돈의 생산성 및 영양소 소화율에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 평균 체중 6.49 kg(SD=0.52) 및 평균 일령 23일(SD=2.1)인 교잡종(Landrace$\time$Yorkshire) 거세돈 96두를 4처리 12반복으로 배치하여 40일간 사양시험을 실시하였다. 시험은 4처리를 두었으며, 시험처리는 1) 대조구, 2) 대조구+0.3% 난용성 식이섬유(IDF, Insoluble Dietary Fiber) 첨가구, 3) 대조구+0.6% IDF 첨가구 및 4) 대조구+0.9% IDF 첨가구였다. 사료 영양소 소화율 측정을 위한 분 채취는 diet 2를 급여 후 8-9일 및 18~19일째에 각 돈방 별로 실시하였으며, 소화율을 측정하기 위한 표식제로는 Celite-545(Fluka)를 1 % 사용하였다. 시험 전 기간(0~40일간) 동안, 일당증체량은 IDF 0.3% 첨가구가 기초사료 급여군, IDF 0.6% 첨가군 및 IDF 0.9% 첨가군에 비해 높았으며(P<0.05), IDF 0.6% 첨가군은 기초사료 급여군에 비해 일당증체량이 높았으나(P<0.05), IDF 0.9 % 첨가구와 기초사료 급여군 간에는 유의차가 인정되지 않았다(P>0.05). 일당섭취량은 IDF 0.3% 첨가구가 모든 처리구에 비해 유의적으로 높았으며(P<0.05), 기초사료 급여구, IDF 0.6% 첨가구 및 IDF 0.9% 첨가구 사이에서는 통계적인 유의차가 인정되지 않았다(P>0.05). 유기물, 조단백질, 조섬유 및 에너지 소화율은 IDF 0.3% 첨가구에서 기초사료 급여구 보다 유의적으로 높았다(p<0.05), 그러나 IDF 0.6% 첨가구와 IDF 0.9% 첨가구간에는 양양소 소화율에서 유의적인 차이가 관찰되지 않았으며, IDF 0.6% 이상의 첨가구와 기초사료 급여구 간에도 ADF(산성세제섬유소) 소화율을 제외한 다른 영양소 소화율에는 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았다 (P>0.05). 본 실험에서 이유자돈 사료에 IDF의 첨가는 첨가수준에 따른 quadratic 생산성 개선 효과를 보여주었으며, 이러한 결과는 IDF 첨가에 따른 영양소 소화율 개선 효과로부터 기인된다고 판단해 볼 수 있다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제13권11호
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• pp.1638-1652
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• 2000

Prolific females require better nutrition and feeding practice because of larger litter size and the substantial decline in body fat. Life-time pig output will be compromised if body protein and fat are not properly managed. First litter females are especially vulnerable because they can loose ${\geq}15%$ of whole-body protein. Conservation of body protein mass during first lactation minimizes wean to estrus interval and increases second litter size (up to 1.2 pigs). The ability to influence litter-size by amino acid nutrition is a new dimension in our understanding. A P2 fat depth below 12 mm at farrow and below 10 mm at wean compromised wean to estrus interval (>2 d) and next litter size (0.5 to 1.5 pigs) in sows. It is now clear that a 'modest' excess of feed during the first 72 h of pregnancy decreases embryo viability so that the potential for an increased litter size at birth is not realized. The capacity for milk production by prolific young sows is 25% higher than the standard used previously (NRC, 1988). First litter females averaged 9.82 kg milk/d for a 21 d lactation. Second and third litter counterparts averaged 10.35 kg/d. Milk production was 95% of peak by 10 d of lactation and sows were in greatest negative energy and lysine balance during the first 6 d. Nearly 45% of the total loss in body protein occurred within the first 6 d, but this could reduced to 30-35% by using a more aggressive feeding strategy after parturition. There appear to be 2 phases in lactation for lysine need (d 2-12 vs 12-21). Feeding to the higher level alleviates the second litter size decline. The lysine requirement for lactation can be predicted with accuracy, but we are not able to predict the second limiting amino acid. Mammary uptake of valine relative to lysine and recent work with practical diets suggest that the recent NRC (1998) pattern is realistic and that threonine and valine could be co-limiting for corn-soy diets for prolific sows nursing 10-11 pigs. Empirical studies are needed to refine the ideal pattern so that synthetic lysine can be used with more confidence. Milk fat output for the elite sow is extraordinary and poses an unnecessarily high energetic cost. Methods that reduce mammary fat synthesis will benefit the sow and may enhance piglet growth.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.1066-1070
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• 2002

10 male piglets at 5-6 weeks old with similar body weight (BW) were randomly assigned into the experimental (EXP) and control (CON) groups. The animals in EXP received intro-muscular injection with daidzein (DA) at the dose of 0.5 mg DA per kg start BW on day 1. The same procedures were repeated once every 3 days for eight times. The animals in CON received the injection only with same volume of control peanut oil. The animals were weighted on day 14 and 28 and the blood samples were obtained at different stages of the treatment for determining IGF-I levels and blood parameters. At the end of the experiment, the thymus and spleen from all the animals were surgically taken out and weighted. The results showed that BW and average daily gain (ADG) were not significantly different between the groups in term of the whole period, but ADG between days 14-28 was higher in EXP than in CON (p<0.05). On days 18, 21 and 25, IGF-I levels in EXP group were 20.53% (p<0.05), 15.92% (p>0.05) and 23.46% (p<0.05), respectively, higher than those in CON. The weights of thymus and spleen, the ratios of their weights to BW and red blood count (RBC) did not significantly differ between the groups at all stages. White blood count (WBC) in EXP steadily increased from day 22, reached its apex on day 24, which was higher than in CON (p<0.05) and its own levels on day 20 and 22 (p<0.01 or p<0.05), and remained higher on the later time (p=0.058). The results of percentage of T-Lymphocytes also demonstrated similar trend to WBC, but TLymphocyte transformation rate (%) appeared no significant change between the groups. In conclusion, Daidzein could stimulate male piglet growth and elevate serum IGF-I levels at certain stages of the treatment. It could also increase WBC and T-Lymphocyte rates, but had no significant impacts on RBC and T-Lymphocyte transformation rate.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.254-259
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• 2004

본 연구는 포유돈 사료내 Malty Culture(MC)의 첨가가 모돈 및 자돈의 생산성에 미치는 효과를 구명하기 위해 모돈 18마리를 공시하였다. 처리구는 대조구, MC0.5% 첨가한 구 그리고 MC1.0% 첨가한 구로 배치하였다. 모돈의 일당 사료 섭취량은 처리간의 4.49∼4.58 kg으로 나타났으며 통계적인 유의성은 없었다(P>0.62). 모돈의 등지방 두께의 차이 역시 처리간의 변화를 보이지 않았다(P>0.25). 모돈의 변비정도를 측정하기 위해 분의 수분을 측정한 결과 70%정도로 처리구간 변비의 발생은 없었다. 자돈의 생산성의 경우 한배새끼수의 증체량은 47∼48kg으로 처리간의 차이는 보이지 않았다(P>0.24). 모든 처리구에서 모돈의 발정일수는 5-7일 이었으며 처리간의 차이는 찾아 볼 수 없었다. 유생산량에 있어서도 대조구와 MC0.5와 MC1.0 처리구에서 각각 8.97, 9.18, 9.20(kg/d)으로 서로간의 유의적인 차이를 보이지는 않았다. 자돈의 생존율에 있어 처리간의 차이는 없었다. 건물의 소화율은 처리간의 차이를 보이지 않았으나 질소의 소화을은 MC0.5와 MC1.0 처리구에서 증가하는 경향을 보였다(linear effect, p<0.10; quadratic effect, p<0.08). 또한 인 소화율의 경우 MC 처리구에서 약간의 증가하는 경향을 보였지만 통계적인 차이는 보이지 않았다. 결론적으로 MC 첨가는 모돈과 자돈의 생산성에 있어 소화율의 향상을 보여주었다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.92-97
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• 2005

본 연구는 이유 전 자돈의 분변으로부터 분리·동정한 젖산균의 저온 배양에 따른 기초지식을 확보하고 이를 생균제 생산에 적용함으로써 제품내 젖산균의 생존력을 증대시키기 위해 실시하였다. 이유 전 자돈의 분변으로부터 분리·동정한 젖산균은 Lactobacillus acidophilus 1로 판명되었으며, 이를 L. acidophilus CT 01이라 명명하였다. 48시간 동안 저온 배양한 L. acidophilus CT 01은 배양온도가 22℃일 때 생장속도가 가장 느리게 나타났으나 배양 12시간 이후부터 생균수가 급격히 증가하기 시작하여 배양 36시간에 1.3×10/sup 9/ CFU/mL로 최대 생균수를 나타냈다. L. acidophilus CT 01을 저온 배양하여 12일간 4℃와 20℃에 저장한 결과 4℃에 저장한 경우 저온 배양한 처리구의 생존률이 90.30와 90.67%로 대조구(85.81%) 보다 높은 생존률을 나타냈으며(p<0.01), 20℃ 저장시 28℃에서 24시간 저온 배양한 처리구에서 가장 높은 생존률(82.67%)을 나타냈다(p<0.01). L. acidophilus CT 01의 냉동 내성은 저온 배양한 처리구가 대조구보다 생존률이 95.73와 97.34%로 높게 나타났다(p<0.01). L. acidophilus CT 01을 60℃에서 15분과 30분 동안 열처리하여 열저항성을 시험한 결과 22℃에서 저온 배양한 처리구의 생존률이 0.203와 0.108%로 대조구에 비해 높게 나타났다(p<0.01). L. acidophilus CT 01을 저온 배양하여 부형제에 30% 접종하고 50℃에서 12시간 건조하여 생존률을 조사한 결과 저온 배양한 처리구가 가장 높은 생존률을 나타냈다

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.341-352
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• 2011

Colibacillosis in pigs remain a major swine industry bruden worldwide. Although some progress has been made in treating collibacillosis in pigs by using biosecurity and antimicrobials, it still remain a considerable problem. The use of host-specific bateriophages as a biocontrol is one possible alternative. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of bacteriophage against enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) K88 infection in piglets. Twenty-eight piglets were randomly divided into four groups and each group was allocated with 7 pigs. Group B, C and D were inoculated with 5 ml of ETEC K88 ($1{\times}10^8$ CFU/ml) per head of piglet via oral. Group C and D were fed with bacteriophages (Group C, $1.0{\times}10^6$ PFU/g; Group D, $1.0{\times}10^8$ PFU/g; CJ CheilJedang Corp., Korea) orally as treatment. In piglets administrated bacteriophages and challenged with ETEC K88 (Group C and D), Clinical signs and the growth performance were improved and antibody titers were maintained low level compared with piglets challenged with ETEC K88 (Group B, P<0.05). Group B were shown high pH in the alimentary tracts compared with other piglets (P<0.05). In quantitative analysis by real-time PCR, the results of Group C and D were lower than those Group B in faecal and intestinal samples (P<0.05). Severe villus atrophy and crypt hyperplasia were observed in Group B consequently V/C ratio increased, compared with other piglets. These results indicate that feeding with bacteriophage has effect to prevent ETEC K88 infection in piglets and suggest that use of bacteriophage can be considered a valid antibiotic alternative.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제61권3호
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• pp.154-162
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• 2019

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of dietary energy and crude protein (CP) levels on reproductive performance, litter performance, milk quality, and blood profiles in gestating sows. A total of 59 multiparous sows (Yorkshire ${\times}$ Landrace) with similar body weights (BW), backfat thickness (BF), and parity were assigned to one of six treatments with 9 or 10 sows per treatment using a $2{\times}3$ factorial arrangement and completely randomized design. The first factor was two levels of dietary metabolizable energy (ME) density (13.40 or 13.82 MJ/kg) and the second factor was three dietary protein levels based from 35 day in gestating phases (10.5%, 12%, and 13.5%). Backfat thickness change in lactating sows decreased linearly as CP level increased (p = 0.03). Increased energy level in the gestating sow diet tended to increase the total number of piglets born (p = 0.07), but piglet weight decreased (p = 0.02). Dietary CP level had a negative effect on colostrum quality. Casein, protein, total solid, and solids-not-fat concentrations decreased linearly and lactose level increased linearly as CP level in the gestating sow diet increased (casein%: p = 0.03; protein%: p = 0.04; lactose%: p = 0.06; total solids: p = 0.03; solid-not-fat: p = 0.03, respectively). However, improving ME by 0.42 MJ/kg had no significant effect on the chemical composition of sow colostrum. There were no significant differences in blood glucose concentration in gestating sows when sows were fed different levels of energy during gestation, but blood glucose increased at 21 day of lactation when energy increased by 0.42 MJ/kg (p = 0.04). Blood urea nitrogen concentration increased linearly when dietary CP levels increased at 110 day in gestation, 24-hours postpartum, and 21 days of lactation (linear, p < 0.05, p < 0.05, and p < 0.05, respectively), and it also increased when dietary energy increased at 110 days of gestation and 24-hours postpartum (p < 0.01, and p < 0.01, respectively). A gestating sow diet containing 13.82 MJ/kg ME and 10.5% CP can improve reproductive performance, litter performance, and colostrum quality.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.75-86
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• 2022

Objective: The objective of this experiment was to investigate the effect of dietary glucose oxidase (GOD), catalase (CAT), or both supplementation on reproductive performance, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in sows. Methods: A total of 104 multiparous sows were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 26) with each group given a basal diet, basal diet plus GOD at 60 U/kg, basal diet plus CAT at 75 U/kg, and basal diet plus GOD at 60 U/kg and CAT at 75 U/kg. Sows were fed the experimental diets throughout gestation and lactation. Results: Dietary GOD supplementation increased average daily feed intake of sows and litter weight at weaning (p<0.05). Dietary CAT supplementation reduced the duration of parturition, stillbirth, and piglet mortality and increased growth performance of weaned piglets (p<0.05). Dietary GOD and CAT supplementation enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities and lessened oxidative stress product levels in plasma of sows and elevated antioxidant capacity of 14-day milk and plasma in weaned piglets (p<0.05). Dietary GOD supplementation increased fecal Lactobacillus counts and reduced Escherichia coli counts of sows (p<0.05). Compared with the basal diet, the GOD diet reduced fecal Escherichia coli counts of sows, but the addition of CAT did not reduce Escherichia coli counts in the GOD diet. Dietary GOD and CAT supplementation reduced the apoptosis rate of the liver, endometrium, and ovarian granulosa cells in sows (p<0.05). In the liver, uterus, and ovary of sows, the mRNA expression of caspase-3 and caspase-9 was downregulated by dietary GOD and CAT supplementation (p<0.05). Conclusion: Dietary GOD and CAT supplementation could improve the antioxidant capacity of sows and weaned piglets, and alleviate hepatic, ovarian and uterine apoptosis by weakening apoptosis-related gene expression. Glucose oxidase regulated fecal microflora of sows, but supplementation of CAT to GOD could weaken the inhibitory effect of GOD on fecal Escherichia coli.