Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Tri-State Swine Nutrition Guide

Bulletin 869-98


Enzymes

Several enzymes are currently being added to feeds. The addition of protein-digesting enzymes has not shown much improvement in pig growth rate, but some of the newer products have shown promise. A few carbohydrate-digesting enzymes may be beneficial in some circumstances, especially in those diets containing barley and wheat. The enzymes ß-gluconase and cellulase have increased the digestion of complex carbohydrate.


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