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Black-Eyed Peas as a Swine Feed

University of California, Davis^,2

Abstract

Twenty-four growing hogs with an initial weight of about 80 lb. were fed a control ration and rations containing 20% and 50% ground black-eyed cowpeas (Vigna sinensis) for an experimental period of 70 days. As the percentage of black-eyed peas increased, gain in weight decreased. The pigs on the ration containing 50% black-eyed peas gained about 38% less weight than the controls (1% level of statistical significance). Feed consumption and utilization were apparently reduced by the addition of black-eyed peas. There was no evidence of toxicity.

¹ The authors would like to thank P. C. Enge (Extension Veterinarian) and A. W. Mitchell (Farm Advisor) for their advice and help in planning and completing this study, and D. R. Cordy (School of Veterinary Medicine) for his assistance with the histological work.

² Department of Animal Husbandry and School of Veterinary Medicine, respectively.