Waxy Corn versus Non-Waxy Corn for Growing Fattening Pigs Fed in Dry Lot

Abstract

Eighty-eight pigs were self-fed in three trials to compare the feeding value of waxy corn with that of non-waxy corn, when each is fed with a good protein supplement and mineral supplement in dry lot. When given a choice of both kinds of corn, the pigs consumed 2.6 times as much of the non-waxy corn as they consumed of the waxy corn. However, the overall response of the pigs fed only waxy corn was fully equal to that of the pigs fed the non-waxy corn. The waxy corn used contained slightly more protein, fiber, ether extract, and ash, and less nitrogen-free extract than the non-waxy corn.