Effects of lysine concentration of the diet on growth performance and meat quality in finishing pigs with high slaughter weights

The present study aimed to investigate the feasibility of using a diet low in lysine content as a means for increasing the intramuscular fat (IMF) content and pork muscle quality of finishing pigs. Thirty-two crossbred gilts and barrows weighing approximately 80 kg were fed either a low-lysine diet...

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Main Authors: Tae-Whan Park, Eun-Yeong Lee, Yeunhae Jung, Yu Min Son, Sang-Hyon Oh, Doo-Hwan Kim, Chul Young Lee, Seon-Tea Joo, Jae-Cheol Jang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Animal Sciences and Technology 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.ejast.org/archive/view_article?doi=10.5187/jast.2023.e49