Focus on fiber and the impact on swine diet components
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The Department of Animal Science originally concerned itself with teaching the selection, breeding, feeding and care of livestock. Today it continues this study of the symbiotic relationship between animals and humans, with practical focuses on agribusiness, science, and animal management.
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The Department of Animal Husbandry was established in 1898. The name of the department was changed to the Department of Animal Science in 1962. The Department of Poultry Science was merged into the department in 1971.
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- Department of Animal Husbandry (1898–1962)
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (parent college)
- Department of Poultry Science (merged with, 1971)
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Over the past decade, fiber has evolved into an increasingly important topic in swine nutrition. Prior to 2008, there was little interest in fiber because most commonly used ingredients contained very low levels. When ethanol production emerged as a major market for corn, the pork industry was forced to use the fermentation byproduct — distillers dried grains and distillers dried grains with solubles. Suddenly the neutral detergent fiber content of typical pig diets increased from 5% to 15% or even 20%.
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This article is published as Patience, J.F. Focus on fiber and the impact on swine diet components. National Hog Farmer. February 1, 2018. Posted with permission.