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Alfalfa in pig diets boosts carcass quality but slows gain
USDA ARS trials at Beltsville tested 4, 16, and 28 percent alfalfa in swine rations weighing 1060, 1250, and 1500 pounds. Higher alfalfa reduced backfat and fat percentage and improved certain carcass traits while lower feed efficiency and slower weight gain accompanied the higher alfalfa levels. Protein level changes had mixed effects on fat and cut quality, with no gain or feed efficiency impact in one test.
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Agricultural Research
Beltsville, Md
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