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The nutritional function of protein in Pigs

Published: 2024-11-23 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/23, Protein is the material basis of all life. Protein is the main component of all cells, accounting for 15%-21% of the body. The muscles, nerves, connective tissue and blood in the body are all based on protein. The hairs, horns, feathers and hooves on the surface of the animal body are composed of keratin. Enzymes, hormones, antibodies and products such as milk, meat, eggs and hair all have protein components. Proteins in animal organs and tissues are constantly updated in the process of metabolism. According to research, half of the protein in the body is updated in 6 to 7 months. So even if

Protein is the material basis of all life. Protein is the main component of all cells, accounting for 15%-21% of the body. The muscles, nerves, connective tissue and blood in the body are all based on protein. The hairs, horns, feathers and hooves on the surface of the animal body are composed of keratin. Enzymes, hormones, antibodies and products such as milk, meat, eggs and hair all have protein components.

Proteins in animal organs and tissues are constantly updated in the process of metabolism. According to research, half of the protein in the body is updated in 6 to 7 months. So even recreational livestock need to supply protein. To provide energy. When the heat supplied by fats and carbohydrates is insufficient, proteins are decomposed and oxidized to release heat to replenish energy. In addition, excess protein can be stored in liver, muscle and so on. The nitrogen-free part can also be converted into fat by deamination and stored in case of insufficient heat energy in the feed.

When protein is insufficient in feed, neither fat nor carbohydrates can replace the nutritional role of protein. The general manifestations are stunted growth, weight loss, abnormal estrus in sows, fetal dysplasia, stillbirth, thinness of newborn piglets, decreased lactation and so on. On the other hand, the number of sperm and semen quality decreased in boars, which affected the conception rate. Too much protein in feed also has adverse effects, which not only increases feed costs and causes unnecessary waste, but also causes metabolic disorders and protein poisoning after long-term feeding. Therefore, reasonable protein levels should be supplied according to different developmental stages and physiological states of pigs.

 
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