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Effects of cassava leaves silage as protein source in dietary on growth and reproductive performance Lao native pig gilts
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Date Issued
May 1, 2024
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Article
Abstract
The control diet (CLS0) was formulated with soybean meal as main protein source, and the other 3 protein sources were derived from cassava leaves silage at 10 % (CLS10), 20 % (CLS20) and 30% (CLS30) respectively. All diet treatments included rice bran, and maize meal compound. The results showed that the average daily gain (ADG) during pregnancy was linearly decreased (P<0.05). The feed convert ratio (FCR) was linearly increased. While the litter weight (kg) and mean weight of piglet linearly decreased (P<0.05) when increasing CLS up to 30%. In conclusion the cassava leaves silage could potentially be used as protein source up to 20% in diet for an advantage of nutrient utilization and production during pregnant and reproductive performance of Lao native pigs.
Citation
International Journal of Agricultural Technology, 20(3), 1075-1082, 2024