Table 2.
Growth performance of growing pigs during 2-wk chromium supplementation before heat stress
| Variables | Control (n = 18) | Cr (n = 18) | SED | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight, initial, kg | 29.2 | 28.9 | 0.62 | 0.57 |
| Average daily feed intake, kg | 1.77 | 1.83 | 0.054 | 0.27 |
| Average daily gain, kg | 0.86 | 0.95 | 0.047 | 0.070 |
| Gain:feed | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.020 | 0.11 |
| Body weight, 2-wk, kg | 40.3 | 41.4 | 0.76 | 0.16 |