The Effect of Ergot on the Performance of Weanling Pigs
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Ergot contains numerous poisonous substances (alkaloids), which upon ingestion by animals may lead to poor growth rate, decreased feed consumption and poor feed efficiency. The effect will depend on the age or physiological stage of the animal, and the amount consumed. Results obtained in this study indicate that the consumption of diets containing more than 0.10% high alkaloid ergot by weanling pigs severely reduces growth rate, and feed consumption and efficiency.
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