Available phosphorus levels in diets for 30 to 60 kg female pigs selected for meat deposition by maintaining calcium and available phosphorus ratio
Published:August 8, 2019
Summary
Introduction Obtaining satisfactory production rates as well as welfare of pigs depends on adequate energy and nutrient supply, and among these nutrients phosphorus has deserved special attention. Phosphorus is a critical element for body protein accretion because of its involvement in the energy metabolism, synthesis of nucleic acids, and structure of cell membranes. Muscle tissue conta...
Nestor Gonzalez, the levels of available phosphorus have not been established considering the economic aspect. The level of 0.464% of Pd would, in principle, be above the requirements of the pigs in the studied phase. An important aspect considered, was the maintenance of the ratio calcium: Pd of the rations