Low protein rations halve bacon pig profits

Authors

N W. Godfrey

Keywords

Pigs, Feeds, Protein content, Carcass composition

Disciplines

Agricultural Economics | Comparative Nutrition | Meat Science

First Page Number

127

Last Page Number

129

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

For many years the department of agriculture has recommended that pig producers include meat meal or other protein concentrate in pig rations based on cereal grains. However, it is still common for pigs to be raised on cereal grains with little or no protein added.

Recent trials at the Department of Agriculture's Medina Pig Research Station have demonstrated the losses which can result from feeding pigs on low-protein cereal rations.

Recommended Citation

Godfrey, N W. (1976) "Low protein rations halve bacon pig profits," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 17: No. 4, Article 8.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol17/iss4/8