Zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate supplementation at a low level could replace pharmacological level of zinc oxide in nursery pigs
Published:April 27, 2020
Summary
Background and objectives
Pharmacological levels of zinc oxide (ZnO) are widely used in the weaning pig diets to promote growth and prevent post-weaning diarrhea. This practice is not environmentally sustainable; therefore, an effective alternative is warranted to be investigated. The objective of this study is to evaluate supplementation of Zn as Zn methionine hydroxy analogue chelate (Zn-...