Growth And Some Carcass Characteristics Of Growing Pigs Fed Full-Fat Soybean-Based Diets (Containing Three Protein Supplements

Abstract

Thirty-six Large White X Landrace growing pigs were randomly allotted in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement. The two dietary variables were protein source (Fish meal - FM, Chicken offal meal-COM and full·fat soybean - FFSB) and processing time of FFSB (30, 60, 90 minutes). Pigs on 90 minutes processed FFSB performed slightly better than those on 60 and 30 minutes as regard growth rate and feed to gain ratio. The diets had no significant effect on slaughtering performance. However, the general trend showed a numerical increase in estimated loin eye area, back fat and abdominal fat with increased processing time of FFSB. Chicken offal meal also slightly increased the backfat and abdominal fat.

Keywords: Carcass characteristics, growing pigs, full fat soy bean