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The effect of conjugated linoleic acid on fat to lean repartitioning and feed conversion in pigs

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: The repartioning effect of CLA was evaluated using 108 pigs (54 gilts and 54 barrows) fed from 61.5 to 106 kg liveweight. Pigs were fed a cereal-based basal diet containing either 2% CLA or 2% sunflower oil (a rich source of α-linoleic acid). Irrespective of gender, pigs fed CLA tended to have reduced feed intakes (−5.2%, P = 0.07), improved feed conversion efficiences (−5.9%, P = 0.06) and similar rates of gain relative to sunflower oil fed pigs. In addition, pigs fed CLA deposited less subcutaneous fat (−6.8%, P = 0.01) and gained more lean (+2.3%, P = 0.03) than pigs fed sunflower oil. These data suggest CLA can be used as a repartioning agent in pigs and that further research to optimize the repartitioning effect is warranted. Key words: Pig, pork, swine, conjugated linoleic acid, CLA, repartioning

Source: Canadian Journal of Animal Science

DOI: 10.4141/a97-084

Authors: M. E. R. Dugan, J. L. Aalhus, A. L. Schaefer, J. K. G. Kramer

Institutions: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe Research and Development Centre

Language: English

Topic: Animal Nutrition and Physiology

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1983263493

FWCI: 37.76

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