Effect of Fat Type and Calcium Level Supplementary on Growth Performance, Fat Digestibility, and Ca and P Absorption and Balance in Growing-Finishing Pigs

Authors

  • Jamlong Mitchaothai Department of Clinic for swine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mahanakorn University of Technology, Nong-Chok, Bangkok 10530, Thailand.
  • Chalermpon Yuangklang Sakon Nakhon Agricultural Research and Training Center, Rajamangala University of Technology – Isan, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160, Thailand.
  • Suntorn Wittayakun Sakon Nakhon Agricultural Research and Training Center, Rajamangala University of Technology – Isan, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160, Thailand.
  • Krisit Vasupen Sakon Nakhon Agricultural Research and Training Center, Rajamangala University of Technology – Isan, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160, Thailand.
  • Sasiphan Wongsuthavas Sakon Nakhon Agricultural Research and Training Center, Rajamangala University of Technology – Isan, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160, Thailand.
  • Paiwan Srinanuan Sakon Nakhon Agricultural Research and Training Center, Rajamangala University of Technology – Isan, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160, Thailand.
  • Anton C. Beynen Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Keywords:

fat type, digestibility, absorption, calcium and phosphorus

Abstract

The study was carried out to investigate the effect of two different fat types (beef tallow and sunflower oil) and level of dietary calcium (high and low) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, calcium – phosphorus absorption and balance in growing-finishing pigs. Four castrated male pigs were designed in 4 × 4 Latin square with two weeks a period. The results showed that the supplementation of calcium tended to increase the apparent fat digestibility and increased significantly (p<0.05) the absorption and balance of calcium, but it was no influence on absorption and balance of phosphorus. It could be concluded that supplementation of vegetable oil with calcium at low level (minimal requirements) are suitable and adequate, respectively, for growing-finishing pigs. 

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Published

2006-10-30

How to Cite

Jamlong Mitchaothai, Chalermpon Yuangklang, Suntorn Wittayakun, Krisit Vasupen, Sasiphan Wongsuthavas, Paiwan Srinanuan, and Anton C. Beynen. 2006. “Effect of Fat Type and Calcium Level Supplementary on Growth Performance, Fat Digestibility, and Ca and P Absorption and Balance in Growing-Finishing Pigs”. Agriculture and Natural Resources 40 (5). Bangkok, Thailand:298-303. https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/anres/article/view/243974.

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 5 (2006): September-October

Section

Research Article

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