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Growth promotion in pigs

Authors: Gibbs AL
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 20, Issue 4, pp 55, Apr 1972
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Pig, Production animal
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Antibiotics, Treatment/therapy, Bacterial, Diet/rations/food, Growth/development, Nutrition/metabolism
Article class: Correspondence

Abstract: Antibiotics, organic arsenicals and other feed additives are widely used to improve the rate of growth and feed efficiency in pigs. A trial examining the response from four growth promoters was conducted on a Canterbury pig farm during the period, April to July 1970. It is well established that maximum benefit from growth promoters is achieved during the creep and early weaning period when the rate of growth is greatest. This trial examined the response from weaning at about 0 weeks of age to 17 weeks when liveweight was approximately 50 kg…

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