Comparative efficacy of four commercial phytases in piglets fed an energy- and nutrient-reduced corn-wheat-soybean meal-based diet without added inorganic phosphate
The efficacy of four commercial phytases in weaned pigs was evaluated based on mineral digestibility, bone quality, growth performance and feed costs savings. A total of 144 pigs (initial body weight 9.7 ± 1.2 kg) were assigned to six treatments [two pigs/pen, 12 pens (6 pens with males and 6 pens with females) per t...