EFFECTS OF PRE-WEANING SUPPLEMENTATION OF BETAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ON WEIGHT GAIN AND HAEMATOLOGICAL INDICES IN PIGLETS.
IMOUOKHOME, J. I. AND ILABOYA, I. I.
ABSTRACT
This study examined the effects of dietary betaine in its hydrochloride form on the average daily weight gain (ADG) and haematological parameters on postnatal piglets. Three sows were used for this study with each sow having nine piglets. The sows were fed the samequantity and quality of feed to enable them to cater and nurture their piglets from day 1…