Publication Date: January 1, 2004
Reference: Prairie Swine Centre Annual Research Report 2004 pp. 20-21
Country: Canada
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Excessive phosphorus (P) output in the manure is a concern because it can leach into groundwater and/or may limit manure application onto certain lands. The addition of phytase enzyme to the diet of weanling pigs decreased total and water-soluble P output in the manure. This effects was reduced when dietary calcium was high relative to P (Ca:P ratios above 1.7:1). Phytase had only modest effects on performance.
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