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Impact of a feeding strategy using compensatory gain in finishing coupled with the use of by-products and of ractopamine, on the feeding cost and on the meat and fat quality

September 2011 to January 2014

Marie-Pierre Fortier, M.Sc., Ph.D. student
Responsible - Meat Quality and Technical Services

Phone: 418 650-2440 ext. 4337
Cell.: 418 802-7930
Email: mpfortier@cdpq.ca
Objectives

Evaluate the effect of "limit feeding" amino acids, calcium and phosphorus during the swine growth stage using by-product (distillers corn, canola meal, wheat shorts) and ractopamine to lower feed costs. Assess the impact of these strategies on the quality and fat composition of the meat produced.

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Centre de développement du porc du Québec inc.
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