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PSV-4 Direct-fed microbial program improved survivability of nursery pigs in commercial production
Authors: Perez Victor G , Parrott Terry , Remus Janet C , Perry Michael 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
A total of 2,304 newly weaned pigs (5.8±0.06 Kg BW, ~21-day old, DNA Genetics) were used in a RCBD to evaluate the effect of a direct-fed microbial (DFM) program on pig performance and survivability, under commercial pig production. Pigs were housed in 2 barns (blocking factor) with 36 pens each (32 pigs/pen, mixed-sex), and pens randomized to treatments: Control or DFM program (36 pens/treatment). The program consisted of a DFM (blend 1) delivered through drinking water (1.32x108 CFU/pig/day) from day 0 to 7, followed by another DFM (blend 2) in feed (1.5x105 CFU/g of feed) from day 7 through 49. Those DFM consisted of spore-forming Bacillus sp. selected to inhibit enterotoxigenic E. coli growth (blend 1) and reduce local inflammation (blend 2). The feeding program included phases 1 and 2 (7 days each) in pellet, and phases 3 (11 days) and 4 (24 days) in meal. Phase 1 feeds included antibiotics Chlortetracycline and Tiamulin; both phase 4 feeds included Carbadox. A severe diarrhea outbreak was observed in week 3; antibiotic therapy (Neomycin, Sulfadiazine or Trimethoprim) throughout drinking water was used in both treatments alike between days 19 and 28. Pig and feed weight were recorded by pen; ADG and ADFI were calculated on pig-days. Pigs removed included mortality and those ill, nonresponsive to antibiotics. Performance data were analyzed by ANOVA, using the GLM procedure. Pigs removed did not follow normal distribution and was analyzed using a parametric survival option with days as time variable (JMP v14.2.0). No differences were detected through day 25. Pigs in DFM consumed less feed (923 vs. 951 g/d; SEM=10.33; P=0.05) and were more efficient (0.61 vs. 0.59 kg/kg; SEM=0.004; P&lt; 0.05) from days 25 to 49. Total pigs removed were reduced (P&lt; 0.05) by 23% in DFM vs. Control (Table 1). In conclusion, the DFM program improved nursery pig survivability and late performance, under commercial pig production that included a diarrhea outbreak and antibiotic therapy.
PSV-20 The effect of differing implant strategies on the galanin receptor 2 genotype on feed intake, efficiency, and feeding behavior of crossbred Angus finishing steers
Authors: Hall Jerica R , Hirchert Mara , Maddock Carlin Kasey R , Dahlen Carl R , Ward Alison K 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine how the interaction different implant strategies with the galanin receptor 2 (GALR2) would influence intake, efficiency, and feeding behavior of finishing steers along with carcass characteristics. Angus crossbred steers (n = 93) were selected for this study based on their GALR2 genotype (GG, TT, and TG) and weaning weight with 19 GG, 36 TT, and 38 TG. Calves were blocked by initial body weight and fed a standard feedlot ration for 166 d or 202 d. Body weight data and blood samples were collected every 28 d. Steers were randomly assigned to one of two implant strategies; 1) a single Revalor-S (Merk, New Jersey) on d 77, or 2) a Revalor-S with on d 0 and another on d 77. Intake and feeding behavior data were recorded using RFID tags and Insentec feeders (Hokofarm Group, B.V., Marknesse, the Netherlands). Total DMI and feeding behavior were summarized following procedures described by (Swanson et al. 2014). Data were analyzed using the mixed procedure in SAS with a 2 x 3 factorial arrangement of treatments. The interaction of genotype x implant had a significant effect on minutes spent eating/visit (P = 0.02). The main effect of genotype had a significant effect on DMI (P = 0.05), number of meals/day (P 0.0001), and intake/minute (P = 0.002). While there was a greater DMI with the GG genotype we do not see the benefit of improved feed efficiency. The main effect of implant had a significant effect on ADG (P = 0.0008) and intake/visit (P 0.0012). Based on this data we conclude that there is no interaction between GALR2 genotype and implant strategy on efficiency or intake in finishing steers, however there may be benefit to future studies focusing on the GALR2 genotype and intake.
PSVII-5 Effect of maternal feed restriction at different stages of gestation on development of gastrointestinal tract of newborn goats
Authors: Santos Luana , Costa Thaís , Souza Ranyeri , Moura Felipe , Junior Ivam Oliveira , Gionbelli Tathyane , Duarte Marcio , Gionbelli Mateus P 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
We assessed the effect of maternal feed restriction at different stages of gestation on growth and development of organs and small intestine of newborn goats. A total of 14 pregnant dams were randomly divided into one of the follow dietary treatments: Animals fed at 50% of maintenance requirement from 8-84 d of gestation and then fed at 100% maintenance requirement from day 85 of gestation to parturition (R-M, n = 6), and animals fed at 100% of maintenance requirement from 8-84 d of gestation and then fed at 50% maintenance requirement from day 85 of gestation to parturition (M-R, n = 8). At birth, newborns were slaughtered for collection of corporal components. No differences were observed among treatments for birth weight (P = 0.46). The weight of the complex reticulum-rumen-omasum tended to be heavier (P = 0.057) in the M-R group, when expressed per kg of body weight. The small intestine (P = 0.038) and total intestine (P = 0.038) were heavier in the offspring of the M-R group when expressed in kg of body weight. The M-R newborns had greater length of the small intestine (P = 0.043) and total intestine (P = 0.026). Maternal feed restriction did not influence the intestinal villi height (P = 0.406). However, newborn from R-M group had lower villus height:crypt depth ratio (P = 0.016), due to the tendency of the greater of crypt depth in these animals (P = 0.081). No differences among treatments were observed in mRNA expression of the MGAM and GLP-2R in the jejunum of the offspring (P &gt; 0.12). Newborns of the M-R group tended to present greater mRNA abundance of the SLC5A1 (P = 0.091), SLC2A2 (P = 0.091), and OCLN (P = 0.061). In summary, restriction in the first half of gestation may be more detrimental to the performance and health of offspring throughout life due to increased impairment of intestinal development.
PSVII-7 Fatty acid profile is not affected by feeding finishing cattle essential oils and/or benzoic acid
Authors: Wang Lydia M , Bohrer Benjamin M 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Fatty acid profile of beef subcutaneous fat was evaluated in two separate studies where blends of essential oils and/or benzoic acid were fed to finishing steers. Study 1 had sixty-eight finishing steers that were fed 1 of 5 finishing diets: no additional supplement, monensin/tylosin, essential oil blend #1 (Victus Liv, DSM Nutritional Products), benzoic acid (VevoVitall, DSM Nutritional Products), or a combination of essential oil blend #1 and benzoic acid. Study 2 had seventy-six finishing steers that were fed 1 of 7 finishing diets: no additional supplement, monensin/tylosin, essential oil blend #1, essential oil blend #2 (Fortissa Fit 45, Provimi Canada), benzoic acid, a combination of essential oil blend #1 and benzoic acid, or a combination of essential oil blend #2 and benzoic acid. All feed additives were supplemented according to manufacturer instructions, which were 33 mg/kg of monensin, 11 mg/kg of tylosin, 1 g/steer/day of essential oil blend #1, 4 g/steer/day of essential oil blend #2, and 0.5% inclusion level (on a DM basis) of benzoic acid. Fatty acid profile was determined on a 4 cm × 1 cm × 1 cm sample of subcutaneous fat from the 12th rib location of each steer. Fatty acid methyl esters were used to identify and quantify individual fatty acids using gas chromatography. Data were analyzed separately for the two studies, using a RCBD with fixed effect of treatment, and random effects of block (allocation weight of the steers) and the interaction of treatment and block. Total saturated fatty acids (SFA), total monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), total polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), MUFA:SFA, PUFA:SFA, and n6:n3 were not different (P &gt; 0.09) between treatments for either study. Overall, it was concluded that supplementation of essential oils and/or benzoic acid did not affect fatty acid profile of beef subcutaneous fat.
PSVII-1 Carcass weight and quality grade impact the rate of internal temperature decline in beef primals
Authors: Egolf Samantha , Hite Lydia , Egolf Austin , Bakker Christina , Blair Amanda , Kyle Grubbs J , Underwood Keith 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Beef carcass weights (HCW) and quality grades (QG) have increased in the United States the last 30 years, yet chilling systems have not drastically changed. The objective was to examine the influence of HCW and QG [USDA select, low choice (LC), upper 2/3 choice (UC), and prime)] on internal temperature decline of the chuck, loin, and round. Carcasses (n=309) were selected by weight [light (LW) = 295.5–341 kg; middle (MW) = 386.4–431.8 kg; heavy (HW) = 465.9–522.7 kg]. Data loggers were placed 20.32 cm deep in the chuck and round and 10.16 cm deep in the loin to record internal temperature for 26 h. Data were analyzed using the PROC MIXED procedure in SAS using HCW and QG as the main effects. A HCW×QG interaction was observed in the chuck (P=0.0286) and round (P&lt; 0.0001), but not the loin (P=0.0689). Chuck temperatures from LC HW carcasses were 1.8°C higher at 0 h compared to LC LW, LC MW, and select MW carcasses (P&lt; 0.05). At 26 h, all LW, select MW, and LC MW chucks had final temperatures at 6.1°C-7.7°C, followed by UC and prime MW at 9.1°C-9.5°C, then all HW chucks at 10.7°C-11.6°C (P&lt; 0.05). At 0 h, select and prime LW rounds had lower temperatures compared to other rounds (P&lt; 0.03). Round temperatures began to decline at 1.75 h in LW and 2.25 h in MW and HW carcasses. Final temperatures for LW and MW were 3.7-5.9⁰C and 1.6-3.0⁰C cooler, respectively, compared to HW rounds at 26 hr (P&lt; 0.04). Loins started with similar temperatures (39.2-40.7⁰C; P &gt;0.05). Elevated temperatures were observed in HW loins, compared to LW and MW loins (P&lt; 0.05), until 26 h when similar temperatures were achieved (P &gt;0.05). Carcass weight and quality grade interact during chilling and this relationship requires further research.
PSIX-18 Prediction of urinary P excretion as a tool to assess mineral status of growing pigs
Authors: Létourneau-Montminy Marie-Pierre , de Rauglaudre Theophane 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Urinary losses of phosphorus (P) and calcium (Ca) are indicators of absorbed compared to amount needed for tissue growth as well as their balance for bone deposition. They can thus be a good indicator of the mineral status. This hypothesis has been validated through meta-analysis using a database of P and Ca retention in growing pigs including 43 publications published between 1969 and 2018 for a total of 51 experiments and 251 dietary treatments. P urinary excretion has been simulated using a multiple regression analysis with the proc MIXED (Minitab® 19) with trial effect as random. Average body weight of the pigs was 32kg ±18kg. Urinary P losses (urineP) was influenced by apparent digestible P (digP, recalculated for each treatment; g/kg), total Ca (Ca, g/kg), and microbial phytase (PhytM, FTU/kg). The model created explains 90% of urineP (R2 = 91%). UrineP was increased with digP from about 2 g/kg of digP (digP, P = 0.02, digP x digP, P &lt; 0.001), before this point it was very low. Increasing dietary Ca decreased urineP linearly when exceeding the 2 g/kg of digP (Ca x digP, P &lt; 0.001); P can then be fixed into bone as hydroxyapatite. The contribution of P is thus to manage in conjunction with dietary Ca. PhytM effect depends of both Ca and P (PhytM x Ca x digP; P = 0.03) showing that phytM addition reduces urineP depending of digP and Ca. As an example, in 6 g Ca/kg diet, 500 FTU/kg addition reduce urineP by 28% in 2 g digP/kg and by only 4% in 4 g digP g/kg. This is due to a better retention of P into bone in low digP. Next step will be urinary Ca modeling and then looking at meaning of their ratio in relation to mineral status to develop a practical tool to assess Ca and P status of pig.
PSIX-20 Antibacterial activity of an essential oil combination against several common enteropathogens in swine production
Authors: Canal Bernat , Mesas Luis , Sol Cinta , Puyalto Monica , Carvajal Ana , Gomez Manuel , Mallo Juan Jose 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Essential oils (EOs) have different mechanisms, most of them targeting the bacterial wall. This fact can explain differences in the effectivity of EOs between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Therefore, combining certain EOs can broaden their individual spectrum of efficacy due to potential synergistic effects. This trial aimed to test the in vitro antibacterial activity of an EO combination (oregano and clove oils) against a collection of relevant bacterial pathogens in swine production. The Gram-negative bacterial species chosen were Salmonella enterica ssp. enterica, Escherichia coli and Brachyspira hyodysenteriae and the Gram-positive bacterial species were Clostridium perfringens and Streptococcus suis. In addition, Lactobacillus fermentum was included to compare the susceptibility between this beneficial intestinal bacteria and the pathogens tested. The broth microdilution method at pH 6 and the subculturing from wells without bacterial growth were used to determine the minimum concentration of active principle necessary to inhibit (MIC) or kill (MBC) the 50% and 90% (MIC50/90/MBC50/90) of the population of every bacteria. The results showed that the lowest MIC50/90 were obtained for B. hyodysenteriae (37.5/75 ppm) while for S. enterica ssp. enterica (150/300 ppm), C. perfringens (150/150 ppm), E. coli (300/300 ppm) and S. suis (150/300 ppm) results were similar. Regarding the MBC50/90; B. hyodysenteriae (18.8/75 ppm) was the most susceptible pathogen, again, compared to S. enterica ssp. enterica (300/300 ppm), C. perfringens (150/150 ppm), E. coli (300/300 ppm) and S. suis (150/300 ppm). In contrast, the highest bacteriostatic/bactericidal concentrations were obtained against L. fermentum (MIC50/90 600/1,200 ppm and MBC50/90 600/2,400 ppm). These results suggest that the bacterial category (Gram-positive or Gram-negative) did not have an influence on the MIC and MBC. It can also be concluded that B. hyodysenteriae is the most susceptible enteropathogen to this EO blend. However, the in vivo effect of this combination of EOs must be further studied.
PSIX-7 Effects of a dietary seaweed product on sow progeny performance, fecal consistency, and fecal microbiota during gestation, lactation, nursery and grow-finish periods
Authors: Williams Hadley , Del Tuffo Leandro , Tokach Mike D , DeRouchey Joel M , Woodworth Jason C , Dritz Steve S , Goodband Robert D , Laskoski Fernanda , Vier Carine , Constance Laura , Niederwerder Megan C , Arkfeld Emily 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This study evaluated the effects of providing a selected mix of brown, red and green seaweeds (OceanFeed® Swine; Ocean Harvest Technology, Galway, Ireland) to sows during gestation and lactation and progeny during nursery and grow-finish periods on growth performance, fecal consistency, and microbiota composition. Twenty-eight sows and litters were used from d 30 of gestation until weaning. Sow treatments consisted of a control diet or diet supplemented with OceanFeed Swine (OFS) at 0.50% in gestation and 0.66% in lactation. At weaning, 360 pigs from these sows were used from d 0 to 56 and 57 to 156 in nursery and grow-finish periods, respectively, in a split-plot design. Treatments were a control diet or a diet supplemented with OFS at 0.75% in the nursery and grower phase (5.5 to 34 kg and 34 to 59 kg respectively) and 0.5% in the finisher phase (59 to 127 kg). Maternal OFS supplementation did not improve (P &gt;0.10) sow or litter performance. There was no evidence (P &gt;0.10) for main effects or interactions for nursery and finishing performance. On day 56 after weaning, there was an increased proportion of pigs exhibiting the families Peptostreptococcaceae and Veillonellaceae in fecal samples when fed OFS in the nursery and originating from OceanFeed OFS-fed sows. Pigs from this treatment combination also had increased mean number of species detected within the families Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae and had lower mean number of species detected within the family Fusobacteriacea. In the finishing period, no evidence for main effects or interactions (P &gt;0.10) were observed on overall growth performance. In summary, addition of OFS in gestation, lactation, and nursery-finishing phases had no consistent effect on sow or litter performance; however, there were relative increases in beneficial bacteriain fecal microbiota, including the butyrate-producing families Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae that warrant further investigation.
PSVI-13 Sequential feeding with diets varying in amino acid content improves body composition in growing-finishing pigs
Authors: Veira Alini M , Santos Luan S , Fraga Alícia Z , Oliveira Marllon M , Reis Furtado Campos Paulo H , Hauschild Luciano 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This study evaluated the effect of conventional (CONV) and sequential feeding (SEQ) programs with diets varying in amino acid content over the day on body composition in growing-finishing pig. Sixty-eight 25-kg (±2.04) BW barrows were assigned to the following feeding programs: 1) CONV in which pigs received 100% of standardized ileal digestible (SID) AA recommendations for the entire day; 2) SEQ providing 80% SID AA recommendations from 2400 to 1159 h and 120% from 1200 to 2359 h (SEQ80-120); 3) SEQ providing 70% SID AA recommendations from 2400 to 1159 h and 130% from 1200 to 2359 h (SEQ70-130); and 4) SEQ providing 60% SID AA recommendations from 2400 to 1159 h and 140% from 1200 to 2359 h (SEQ60-140). The experimental period lasted 82 days. At days 0, 28, 54 and 82 body lean mass, fat and minerals were measured using a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Pigs fed SEQ80-120 had body composition variables similar to CONV pigs (P &gt;0.05). Whereas, pigs fed SEQ70-130 had greater (P&lt; 0.05) body fat mass (5.27 vs 4.48 kg), bone mineral content (0.656 vs 0.605 kg), fat mass gain (0.100 vs 0.073 kg/d) and bone mineral gain (6.92 vs 5.16 g/d) than CONV pigs during phase 1. Still during phase 1, SEQ60-140 fed pigs had greater (P&lt; 0.05) bone mineral content (0.655 vs 0.605 kg), lean mass gain (0.436 vs 0.374 kg/d) and bone mineral gain (7.48 vs 5.16 g/d) than CONV pigs. During phase 3, bone mineral content was higher (P&lt; 0.05) for SEQ70-130 than CONV (1.408 vs 1.269 kg). During the entire experimental period, body composition variables were not affected by SEQ (P &gt;0.05). According to our results, sequential feeding program improves body composition of pigs at the beginning of the growth period.
PSVI-6 Effect of reduced dietary protein and amino acid supply imposed in the grower and finisher period or solely in the finisher period on growth traits and carcass protein deposition efficiency in pigs
Authors: Giuseppe Bee , Kasper Claudia , Schlegel Patrick 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Above 65 kg empty BW, protein deposition is greater in pigs fed protein-restricted compared to standard diets. It is unclear whether the greater CP deposition rate in the finisher period results from the restricted CP supply in the grower period. To elucidate this question, a growth performance study (22.1-110.0 kg BW) was performed with 48 Swiss Large White pigs. They were assigned to either treatment C, LPF or LPGF. The grower-finisher diets of treatment C were formulated based on the Swiss feeding recommendations whereas those of treatment LPGF contained 20% lower digestible CP and essential amino acid levels than diets C. Pigs of the LPGF treatment were offered in the grower and finisher period the standard and the low CP diets, respectively. The pigs were reared in 1 large pen, equipped with 6 automatic feeders, which allowed measuring the individual ad-libitum feed intake per visit. The BW was determined weekly and carcass composition at slaughter was determined by dual-X-ray-absorpiometry. Growth performance and dual-X-ray-absorpiometry data were analyzed with a linear mixed model using treatment as fixed and litter, litter size and farrowing series as random effects. Despite total CP intake was 6 and 16% lower (P&lt; 0.05) in the LPGF than the LPF and C groups, respectively, overall ADG among treatments did not differ. In accordance, gain-to-CP-intake ratio was 9 and 20% greater (P&lt; 0.05) in the LPGF than the LPF and C group. The carcass protein content did not differ whereas carcass fat content was 9% greater (P&lt; 0.05) in LPGF than LPF and C pigs. Carcass protein deposition efficiency was 0.5 and 6.7%-units greater (P&lt; 0.05) in LPGF than LPF and C pigs, respectively. In conclusion, lowering the CP supply by 20% in the grower and finisher compared to solely the finisher period or not at all has no detrimental effect on growth performance, markedly improves CP utilization for carcass protein deposition but slightly increases carcass fatness.
PSVIII-8 Effects of dietary L-arginine on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and meat quality in finishing pigs
Authors: Seok Woo Jung , Ahn Je min , Kim Yong Min , Kibria Sumya , Shi Huan , Kim In Ho 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Arginine plays an important role in regulating arginine-nitric oxide synthase pathway, regulating lipid metabolism, and upregulating the mRNA levels of genes involved in fat synthesis in muscle in animals, and can therefore improve feed utilization for protein accretion. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of supplementation of different concentrations of L-arginine on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and meat quality in finishing pigs. A total of 120 crossbred [(Landrace × Yorkshire) × Duroc] pigs with an average initial body weight (BW) of 53.80 ± 1.86 kg were used in this 10-week feeding trial. The pigs were randomly allotted to 1 of 3 dietary treatments (5 pigs/pen and 8 replicates/treatment) in a randomized complete block design according to their sex (2 gilts and 3 barrows) and BW. Dietary treatments included: 1) CON, corn-soybean meal based basal diet (containing 13.81 MJ/kg metabolic energy and 0.95% lysine for entire experimental period); 2) LA0.5, CON + 0.5 g/kg L-arginine; 3) LA1.0, CON + 1.0 g/kg L-arginine. Individual body weight was measured initially and at the end of 5th and 10th week, feed consumption was recorded on pen basis during the experiment to determine growth performance. Meat samples were randomly taken from each pen (2 pigs per pen, 1 gilt and 1 barrow; 16 pigs per treatment) for determination of meat quality. All data were analysed using linear and quadratic contrast (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, USA). The result showed that L-arginine did not affect pig growth performance and nutrient digestibility. However, dietary L-arginine supplementation linearly increased (P&lt; 0.05) muscle marbling score, while linearly decreasing (P&lt; 0.05) cooking loss and drip loss of pork muscle (Table 1). Results of present study demonstrated that 1.0 g/kg L-arginine would be beneficial in improving the meat quality in finishing pigs.