Testing of the palatability of Thymus vulgaris L. and Origanum vulgare L. as flavouring feed additive for weaner pigs on the basis of a choice experiment.

摘要: The objective of the study at hand was to investigate within framework a pilot project preference weaner pigs for either an ad libitum standard feed with thyme or oregano herb as flavouring additive without any herbal additive. Thyme herbs combination both were offered in two different concentrations each (1% and 0.1%) (experimental diets) diet comparison latter (control diet) free choice. dosage terms total essential oil(s) feeds used 0.02% 0.002% (v/w), which equivalent 1% 0.1% mixture, respectively. A Latin square according Williams (1949) 6 groups order record possible differences intake. All experimental diets aside from that mixed were, control diet, significantly less ingested. Where weanling given choice, it did not choose Further studies aimed assessing use aroma form choice experiment are recommended.