Effects of Chromium Propionate Supplementation on Growth Performance, Serum Traits and Immune Response in Weaned Pigs

Abstract

Twenty-four 4 wk-old crossbred (LandraceDuroc) weanling pigs with both sexes in equal numbers (initial body weight approximately 9.520.48 kg) were randomly allotted into one of two groups; control (basal diets, as listed in Table The pigs were housed in four pens in an environmental nursery. Feed and water were provided ad libitum. This experiment was conducted for 9 weeks. The animals used in this experiment were cared for under the guidelines stated in the Guide for