Effects of Mycotoxin-Sequestering Agents on Growth Performance and Nutrient Utilization of Growing Pigs Fed Deoxynivalenol-Contaminated Diets

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects supplemental mycotoxin-sequestering agents on growth performance and nutrient utilization in growing pigs fed deoxynivalenol (DON)-contaminated diets. Twelve barrows with an initial body weight 35.5 kg (standard deviation = 1.3) were assigned six dietary treatments a replicated 6 × 5 incomplete Latin square design. Five experimental diets consisted uncontaminated diet (PC), DON-contaminated at 6.89 mg/kg (NC), NC + bentonite 0.5%, yeast cell wall mixture product 0.5% which enzymes, microorganisms, minerals, plant extracts. Pigs had ad libitum access five In last group, PC restrictedly provided quantity feed consumption group. Average daily gain, average intake, gain:feed not affected by except for mixed that tended improve (p 0.064) apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) dry matter DON contamination or agents, whereas ATTD Ca decreased 0.032) P greater 0.042) compared restricted amount diet. conclusion, did affect diets, but consisting extracts partially alleviated negative pigs. Calcium Based present work, use is suggested, reduction needs be considered formulations.