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. 2022 Apr 28;12(9):1138.
doi: 10.3390/ani12091138.

Effects of Lactobionic Acid on Pig Growth Performance and Chemical Composition of Pork

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Effects of Lactobionic Acid on Pig Growth Performance and Chemical Composition of Pork

Jelena Zagorska et al. Animals (Basel). .

Abstract

Lactobionic acid is an innovative product obtained in the fermentation process of cheese or curd whey, and it has several beneficial properties. Therefore, it may have potential application in animal feeding. Currently, lactobionic acid is not widely used yet in feeding farm animals. Therefore, the aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of lactobionic acid (LBA) on pig growth performance and pork quality. Two groups of pigs (control and trial, 26 piglets each) were completed. The control group received compound feed, whereas the trial group's feed was supplemented with LBA (0.17 kg per 100 kg of feed). Carcass weight and meat pH were determined. The subcutaneous fat layer S (mm) was measured. Lean meat content was determined using the SEUROP classification. Amino acids and fatty acids in pork were evaluated. The addition of LBA to pig feed significantly increased the live weight gain and slaughter yield of pigs, but the samples had a slightly thicker backfat layer. Results obtained showed higher concentration of amino acids in the trial group but slightly lower pork fat quality in the same group. Lactobionic acid has the potential for applications in pig feeding.

Keywords: amino acids; carcass quality; fatty acids; live weight; pigs; slaughter yield.

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Pork from trial (a) and control (b) group pigs.

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