Table 5.
Effects of fermented complete feed on carcass traits of finishing pigs.
| Items | CN | FCF | P- value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcass weight (kg) | 94.80, 0.64 | 95.10, 1.134 | 0.341 |
| Slaughter rate (%) | 72.59, 1.31 | 73.10, 1.87 | 0.265 |
| Carcass length (cm) | 128.33, 0.33 | 129.83, 1.74 | 0.025 |
| Average back-fat thickness (cm) | 3.68, 0.06 | 3.62, 0.07 | 0.036 |
| Loin eye area (cm2) | 43.2, 2.14 | 44.6, 0.89 | 0.487 |
Values are expressed as means ± SE, n = 10. CN, control group (pigs received a basal diet); FCF, fermented complete feed group (pigs received fermented complete feed).