Title:
The effect of feeding lentil on growth performance and diet nutrient digestibility in weaned pigs
Publication Date: June 5, 2012
Reference: Advances in Pork Production, Volume 23. 2012.
Country: Canada
Summary:
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The abstract for a study on the effects of including lentils in the diets of pigs 1 week post-weaning. Lentils replaced soybean meal and wheat for an up to 30% inclusion. Including lentils reduced total tract digestibility, feed efficiency, and weight gain. Growth performance was affected at 30%, with lower final weights being observed; therefore, it would not be recommended to include lentils over 22.5%.