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Kuan, K. K. and Mak, T. K.
(1979)
Water and creep feed consumption by piglets and the effects of
solid feed and water restriction on performance in early life.
Pertanika, 2 (1).
pp. 54-57.
ISSN 0126-6128
Abstract
Piglets provided 'with 'water from day old were observed to consume small amounts (58 g/day),. at this
early age and intake of solid feed began during the second 'Week of life. Average daily gain of pigs following
weaning was significantly greater when the animals 'Were provided offered creep feed from day old and at the
beginning of the second week compared to animals that were only offered creep feed commencing at three weeks
of age. The increase in average daily gain was due to increased consumption of solid feed following weaning
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