The effect of dietary ractopamine concentration and duration of feeding on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of finishing pigs.

Armstrong, T A

The effect of dietary ractopamine concentration and duration of feeding on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of finishing pigs. [electronic resource] - Journal of animal science Nov 2004 - 3245-53 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

1525-3163

10.2527/2004.82113245x doi


Adrenergic beta-Agonists--administration & dosage
Animal Feed
Animals
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Administration Schedule
Male
Meat--standards
Phenethylamines--administration & dosage
Swine--growth & development
Weight Gain--drug effects