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J. Anim Sci. 1958. 17:684-692.
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The Role of the Caecum in Nutrient Utilization by the Pig

L. E. Lloyd, D. G. Dale and E. W. Crampton1

Macdonald College (McGill University), Quebec, Canada

Abstract

Caecectomy had no deleterious effect on the growth rate of pigs fed either experimental or practical type rations. Differences in the ability of normal and caecectomized animals to digest various ration constituents were of small magnitude. It was concluded that the caecum plays an insignificant role in the breakdown of food substances by the pig.

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1 Departments of Nutrition and Animal Pathology. Contribution from the Faculty of Agriculture. Journal Series No. 420.






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