Effects of benzoic acid in pig diets on nitrogen utilization, urinary pH, slurry pH, and odorous compounds
In conclusion, supplemental benzoic acid has the potential to improve nitrogen digestion in a dose-dependent manner for pigs. Additionally, dietary benzoic acid lowers urinary pH, slurry pH, and concentrations of odorous compounds in pig feces and slurry.
Authors
- Seung Bin Yoo
- Yoon Soo Song
- Siyoung Seo
- Sung Woo Kim
- Beob Gyun Kim
Institutions
- North Carolina State University (US)
- Konkuk University (KR)
- National Institute of Animal Science (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Animal Bioscience
- Published
- 2024-08-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5713/ab.24.0216
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Food Quality and Safety Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39
Funders
- Konkuk University
- Rural Development Administration