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ArticleTranslational animal science2025

Feed efficiency and fecal microbiome of nursery pigs from parents with divergent breeding value for feed conversion ratio.

Yujia Wu, Paula Azevedo, Shunshun Jin, Haoxiang Xu, Huaigang Lei, Lisanne Verschuren, Argenis Rodas-Gonzalez, Martin Nyachoti, Chengbo Yang

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Yujia WuDepartment of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
Paula AzevedoDepartment of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
Shunshun JinDepartment of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
Haoxiang XuDepartment of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
Huaigang LeiDepartment of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
Lisanne VerschurenTopigs Norsvin Central, Meerendonkweg 25, Den Bosch, the Netherlands.
Argenis Rodas-GonzalezDepartment of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3753-7253
Martin NyachotiDepartment of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
Chengbo YangDepartment of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Improving feed efficiency (FE) is essential for the swine industry's economic and environmental sustainability. Genetic selection, particularly through estimating breeding values for feed conversion ratio (EBV_FCR), is a common strategy to enhance FE. However, the biological mechanisms underlying phenotypic variations in FE between pigs with different EBV_FCR values are not fully understood. This study investigates these mechanisms by examining growth performance, nutrient and energy digestibility, and fecal microbiota composition and functionality of pigs at the nursery stage. The study involved 128 pigs, weaned at 21 d (±2 d) and with an initial body weight of 6.87 kg (±0.34 kg). These pigs, selected from dam and sire lines with divergent EBV_FCR values, were randomly assigned to 32 pens with four pigs each. Pigs were fed a corn and soybean meal-based diet, divided into two feeding phases of 2 wk each, under similar rearing conditions. Results indicated no significant differences in average daily feed intake (ADFI), average daily body weight gain (ADG), or feed efficiency (FE, gain:feed) between pigs from different EBV_FCR lines (

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breeding valuedigestibilitygut microbiotaperformance traitspredicted functionality

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PMID40264541
PMCPMC12012672

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