The addition of Fresta®F Plus to finisher feed did not significantly reduce ammonia emissions, and no differences were found on pH in slurry.

All tested phytase and xylanase products had a high heat stability with the exception of Porzyme 9302.

Finishers given 0.5% Lutalin had a 12% higher PV than the control pigs. The greatest effect was seen among castrates that had a higher lean meat % and FCR. Fat quality improved as iodine number increased by 7 units.

When added to finisher feed mixed on-farm, the xylanase product Bergazym P did not improve the production value compared with the control group.

With tuber feeders and pelleted feed, a small positive effect on lean meat % was achieved for both genders by shutting off the water in the feeders at 60 kg.

Several factors increase the risk of poor FCR on finisher farms; grower facility, respiratory disorders, continuous management, liquid feed, feed mixed on-farm or many unthriving pigs.

The production value of finishers fed via tube feeders was better with pelleted feed than with home-mixed feed and purchased meal feed. The difference was smaller than previously seen with dry feeders without water.

The standard of 7.4 g st.dig. lysine per FUgp is maintained, while the standard for threonine is increased to 4.9 g st.dig. threonine per FUgp. The trial comprised 5,580 finishers.