sec2_nursery_pig_nutrition_and_management
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A total of 1,056 pigs (PIC TR4 × (Fast LW × PIC L02)), originating from an active PRRSV-positive sow farm, were used in a 46-d study to evaluate growth performance of nursery pigs fed diets containing increasing levels of O3 Trial Feed, a source of omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid). At placement in the nursery, pens of pigs were randomly assigned 1 of 4 dietary treatments with 22 pigs per pen and 12 replications per treatment. Treatments were arranged in a completely randomized design. Dietary treatments included increasing levels of O3 Trial Feed (0, 0.75, 1.5, and 3%) with pigs remaining on treatments throughout the 4 dietary phases over the 46-d study. Overall, pigs fed increased O3 Trial Feed had increased (linear,P<0.001) ADG and ADFI and improved (linear,P<0.001) F/G. Pigs fed increasing O3 Trial Feed also had decreased (linear,P= 0.027) total removals and mortalities. In summary, O3 Trial Feed improved growth performance and reduced mortality in PRRSV-positive nursery pigs.
Keywords: Omega-3, PRRS, nursery pigs
How to Cite: Bromm, J. J. , Tokach, M. D. , Woodworth, J. C. , Goodband, R. D. , DeRouchey, J. M. , Hastad, C. W. , Post, Z. & Gebhardt, J. T. (2021) “Use of O3 Trial Feed to Reduce Omega-6:3 Ratio in PRRS-Virus Challenged Nursery Pigs”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 7(11). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8181