• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.425-430
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• 1999

Complex environmental control systems were developed, which control properly the pig's environment in windowless pig-housing based on the thermoregulatory behaviors of pigs and concentrations of noxious gases (CO2 and NH3). The this study was conducted to assess the performance of complex environmental control systems by raising weaned piglets and growing pigs under different seasonal conditions. Average daily gain of pigs in the experimental pig-housing was slightly higher than that of pigs in the conventional pig-housing. Average daily gain was not significantly different in winter and spring(P＞0.05), but was significantly different in summer(P＜0.05). Feed conversion rate of pigs in the experimental pig-housing was smaller than that of pigs in the conventional pig-housing. Feed conversion rate was not significantly different in environment for weaned piglets and growing pigs resulted in the improved daily gain, feed conversion rate, and carcass quality of the finishing pigs. These results showed that the performance of the complex environmental control systems in windowless pig-housing was excellent for weaned piglets and growing pigs.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.323-329
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• 2009

This study was conducted to analyze growth responses of fast growing tree species(8 clones of hybrid poplars, Salix alba, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Liriodendron tulipifera, Acer okamotoanum, and Quercus palustris), the chemical characteristics of soil and $NO_3-N$ concentration of groundwater in a plantation applied with liquid pig manure. Concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorous in the soil treated with liquid pig manure were higher than that of the soil treated without liquid pig manure. With the exception of S. alba, DBH(Diameter at Breast Height) growth of all the fast growing tree species treated with liquid pig manure was higher than that of the species treated without liquid pig manure. In liquid pig manure treatment group, P. euramericana 'Eco28' clone showed the best performance in height and DBH growth. Concentration of nitrogen in the leaf with liquid pig manure was higher than that of the leaf treated without liquid pig manure. Based on the $NO_3-N$ concentration of groundwater analyzed during the experimental period, there was no evidence that groundwater was polluted by the liquid pig manure applied at the plantation.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.459-468
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• 2004

본 연구는 우리 나라에 건축되어져 있는 개방육성비육돈사와 무창육성비육돈사의 환경효율을 검증하고자 하였다. 본 실험은 실험돈사에서 겨울철과 여름철로 나누어 실시한 실험결과는 다음과 같다. 1) 무창육성비육돈사는 외부의 기온 변화가 심하더라도 돈사내부의 온도는 외부기온의 영향을 받지 않고 여름철 24.8${\sim}$29.1$^{\circ}C$, 겨울철 17.9${\sim}$23.1$^{\circ}C$를 유지하였으나 개방육성비육돈사는 여름철 24.7${\sim}$32.3$^{\circ}C$, 겨울철 14.5${\sim}$18.2$^{\circ}C$를 유지하여 온도효율이 낮았다. 2) 암모니아 농도를 측정한 바 개방육성비육돈사는 여름철 9.31${\sim}$16.9 mg/$\ell$, 겨울철 5.1${\sim}$19.7 mg/$\ell$로 측정되었으며, 무창육성비육돈사는 공기입기 및 배기의 효율적인 구성으로 여름철 7.9${\sim}$16.1 mg/$\ell$, 겨울철 3.7${\sim}$9.6 mg/$\ell$를 유지하여 개방육성비육돈사 보다는 낮게 나타났다. 3) 무창육성비육돈사는 돼지생육 공간(하부)의 공기유속이 겨울철 최소환기(5%) 수준으로 하였을 때 0.0${\sim}$0.87 m/s 였으며, 여름철 최대환기(95%) 수준에서는 0.1${\sim}$2.73 m/s로 분포되어 여름철 및 겨울철의 무창육성비육돈사내 공기유속이 개방육성비육돈사보다 양호하였다. 4) 여름철 비육돈출하시(평균 110 kg 전후)의 체중은 개방육성비육돈사는 100.2인데 비하여 무창육성비육돈사에서의 체중은 107.3kg으로 약 7kg 정도의 차이로 빠른 증체를 가져왔는데, 이것은 외기의 영향을 영향을 크게 받지 않고 일정한 환경을 유지해 주어 스트레스를 줄여 주었기 때문으로 판단된다.

• 한국동물학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.265-272
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• 1988

세포융합방법을 사용하여 성장증인 포유동물의 난자에 들어있는 성숙억제요인(maturation inhibiting activity, 1연Al에 대해 조사하였다. 성장중인 생쥐난자와 성장한 미성숙난자를 1:1로 융합하여 배양했을 서 (14-17시간)에는 거의 모두 핵붕괴를 일으키었으나(90oyo), 2:1로 융합했을 때는 대부분(약 64%) 3개의 핵을 모두 간직하고 있었다. 돼지난자의 경우는 성장중인 것깎 성장한 것을 1:1로 융합하여 배양했을 때에도 융합체들은 모두 핵을 간직하고 있었으며 돼지의 성장중인 난자와 생쥐의 성장한 난자를 융합했을 때에도 모두 핵을 보존하고 있었다. 이에 반하여 돼지와 생쥐 모두에서 성장한 난자끼리 융합했을 때에는 예외없이 핵붕괴가 일어났다. 이러한 결과는 성장중인 생쥐나 돼지의 난자에 각IA가 존재한다는 열과 이종간에도 효과가 있다는 것을 보여주고 있다. 또한 이는 MIA와 성숙촉진요인(maturation promoting factor, MPH의 상대적인 양의 변화가 난자의 성숙조절에 증요한 9f할을 한다는 것을 시사해주고 있다.In an attempt to elucidate the nature of maturation inhibiting activity (MIA) in growing mamma-lian oocvtes, growing mouse and pig oocytes incompetent to resume meiosis were fused with fully grown immature oocvtes in various combinations and cultured for 14-17 hours. In slant cells composed of two mouse growing ooh임es and one large immature oocyte (2:기, their GVs remained well conserved (about 64%) after culture, but not in the ceils composed of one by one pairs. In giant cells of pig composed of one growing and onto large immature oocytes, both GVs remained conserved. In the cells composed of one pig growing and one mouse large oocytes, both GVs were also conserved. In contrast to this, pairs of large mouse oocvtes or those of large pig oocvtes had no CVs after culture. Thus, we could acertain the existEnce of MIA and none-pecificty of it in the mouse and pig growing oocvtes. The results also suggest that the relative amount of substances showlns MfA or MPF activity may be important in the regulation of oocyte amount of substances showing MIA or MPF activity may be important in the regulation of oocyte maturation.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2000

The structural and environmental characteristics of typical pig houses in different growth phases were surveyed and analyzed. Based on the data for thirty nine selected farms in four provinces, Jeonbuk-do, Jeonnam-do, Gyeongbuk-do, and Gyeongnam-do, in the southern provinces, Korea, the goal is to eventually establish standard pig houses of sow and litter, nursery pigs, and growing-finishing pigs. The survey included farm scale, production specialization, structural dimensions of the houses and their ventilation systems, cooling and heating systems, and floor and pit systems related to manure collection. The survey showed 90∼98% of growing-finishing pig houses adopted the sidewall curtain systems. The sidewall curtain systems, although popular, is not well insulated which leads to excessive heating costs in winter. Regarding flooring and manure collection system of the house, 23∼35% of growing-finishing houses installed scraper systems with concrete-slat floors in Gyeongsang provinces while 52∼78% did in Jeolla provinces. The cause of a large variance in flooring between tow regions could not be academically pinpointed, rather it could be attributed to the advice of neighbors who leads local pig production circle. A general trend toward enlargement and enclosure of pig houses for all growth phases was gaining popularity in most regions in recent years. A steady shift to multisite operation from continuous operation was also observed to prevent a disease transfer. The structural design of a standard pig house with its environmental control systems including ventilation and heating/cooling system was suggested for further validation study. In-depth analysis of the survey data is presented in the Results and Discussion section.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.95-101
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• 2021

This study investigated the influence of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (SSL) emulsifier on the growth performance and nutrient digestibility of growing pigs. For this 56-day long-duration experiment, 80 heads of cross-bred ([Landrace × Yorkshire] × Duroc) pigs with an initial body weight of 23.80 ± 4.87 kg were divided into two (2) treatment groups each fed a different diet: with and without an emulsifier. Each treatment group had 8 replication pens with 5 pigs per pen. Feed treatments were as follows: 1) CON: Basal diet, and 2) SSL: CON + 0.05% SSL. Body weight (BW), average daily gain (ADG), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were measured for three periods: 0 - 4, 5 - 8, and 0 - 8 weeks. The nutrient digestibility parameters consisting of dry matter (DM) digestibility and nitrogen (N) digestibility were calculated on the 4^th and 8^th week. Based on the results, the SSL supplementation did not show any significant influence on the growth performance parameters during the 0 to 4 and 5 to 8 week phases. For the overall performance, only the FCR (p = 0.048) was significantly different in the emulsifier fed group (SSL) compared to the CON group (T1). DM and N digestibility was also not influenced by the SSL addition in the growing pig diet. Overall, the SSL supplementation showed a limited effect on the growth performance of growing pigs.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.742-747
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• 2019

Objective: A concentration of airborne bacteria generated from swine houses is recognized to be relatively higher than other work places and it is essential to optimally manage it to prevent farmers' respiratory diseases. This study was conducted to assess the distribution characteristics of airborne bacteria in swine houses located at South Korea. Methods: A total 27 pig buildings of the enclosed type operated with mechanical ventilation system by a side wall fan and deep-pit manure system with slats were surveyed. Air samples were collected at 1.0 m above the middle floor in pig housing room. A six-stage viable particulate cascade impactor was used to identify the distribution of the sizes of particles in diameter. Results: Seasonal mean levels of airborne bacteria in the housing rooms of gestation/farrowing pigs, nursery pigs and growing/fattening pigs were 3,428(${\pm}1,244$) colony forming unit $(cfu)/m^3$, $8,325({\pm}3,209)cfu/m$, and $13,254({\pm}6,108)cfu/m^3$ for spring; $9,824({\pm}2,157)cfu/m^3$, $18,254({\pm}5,166)cfu/m^3$, and $24,088({\pm}9,274)cfu/m^3$ for summer; $1,707({\pm}957)cfu/m^3$, $4,258({\pm}1,438)cfu/m^3$, and $8,254({\pm}2,416)cfu/m^3$ for autumn; and $2,322({\pm}1,352)cfu/m^3$, $6,124({\pm}1,527)cfu/m^3$ and $12,470({\pm}4,869)cfu/m^3$ for winter, respectively. Conclusion: Concentrations of airborne bacteria according to pig housing type were highest in growing/fattening housing room followed by nursery housing room and gestation/farrowing housing room. In terms of seasonal aspect, the pig building showed the highest levels of airborne bacteria in summer followed by spring, winter and autumn. The respirable airborne bacteria which are ranged between 0.6 and $4.7{\mu}m$ accounted for approximately 60% compared to total airborne bacteria regardless of pig housing type.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.103-110
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• 2005

이 연구의 목적은 겨울철 양돈농가의 육성${\cdot}$비육돈사를 대상으로 돈사내부의 암모니아 가스와 이산화탄소 가스 농도를 측정하여 양돈시설에서 얼마만큼의 암모니아 가스가 발생하는 가를 분석하기 위한 것으로 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 육성${\cdot}$비육돈사의 내부의 온도는 최소 $6.4^{\circ}C$, 최대 $18.9^{\circ}C$, 일중 평균 $12.4{\pm}4^{\circ}C$로 나타났다. 돈사내부의 온도는 외기의 온도가 $-7.9\~5^{\circ}C$인 것을 고려하면 돼지의 체열에 의한 온도상승으로 가온을 하지 않았음에도 불구하고 외기온도 보다 약 $10^{\circ}C$ 높게 유지되었으며, 외기온의 변화와 같은 경향으로 변화하는 것으로 나타났다. 2. 겨울철 육성${\cdot}$비육돈사의 환기율을 분석한 결과 돼지 한 마리당 일평균 $16\;m^3/h$로 나타났으며, 최소 $12\;m^3/h$, 최대 $22.4\;m^3/h$로 최대환기율과 최소환기율에 2배 정도 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 3. 겨울철 이산화탄소 농도는 일중 평균 $1,775{\pm}230\;ppm$으로 나타났으며, 환기율과 암모니아 농도를 고려하여 분석한 암모니아 발생량은 일중 평균 $208{\pm}28\;mg/h{\cdot}pig$ 내외로 나타났다. 겨울철에는 다른 계절과 달리 돈사내부의 온도관리를 위해 돈사의 윈치커튼을 닫아 내부의 암모니아 농도는 높으나, 환기율이 상대적으로 낮아 암모니아가스 발생량은 다른 계절과 비교하여 상대적으로 적은 것으로 분석되었다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제63권4호
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• pp.892-903
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• 2021

The objective of this study is to investigate effect of air cleaner operated during pig breeding period on stress hormones of pigs and their pork quality. The stress hormones (cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine) in blood sample of pigs reared in the housing rooms with or without air cleaner have been measured according to a pig's rearing stage: 0 day (farrowing), 21st day (farrowing-weaning), 70th day (weaning-nursery), 140th day (nursery-growing), and 180th day (growing-fattening). The comparison of pork quality according to the application of an air cleaner was performed through the carcass analysis of the pigs shipped from swine house. The levels of cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine in pigs reared in housing rooms with and without air cleaners were found to be within the range of normal reference values. Among pork quality evaluation items, the thickness of intermuscular fat and final carcass grade of pigs raised in housing room with air cleaner was generally superior to those of pigs raised in housing room without air cleaner (p < 0.05). Based on the results obtained from this study, it is concluded that air cleaner does not have a significant effect on reducing pig stress but contributes to improving pork quality in pig breeding.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.653-661
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• 2023

Phytase enhances phosphorus availability in pig diets by breaking down phytic acid, which is challenging for animals to digest. This study aimed to assess the impact of dietary phytase supplementation on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and fecal score of growing pigs. Sixty-four growing pigs ([Yorkshire × Landrace] × Duroc, average body weight 21.20 ± 0.18 kg) were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. The dietary treatments were CON, basal diet, and PHY, basal diet + 0.0025% phytase. Results indicated a tendency for increased average daily gain in the phytase-supplemented diet group (p < 0.10) compared to the control diet group. The average daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio were not affected by the addition of 0.0025% phytase. Furthermore, dry matter digestibility, nitrogen content, and digestible energy were not influenced (p > 0.05) by phytase supplementation. Fecal score remained similar (p > 0.05) in growing pigs fed phytase-supplemented and control diets. These findings suggest that supplementing the diet of growing pigs with 0.0025% phytase may lead to improved average daily gain without adverse effects on nutrient digestibility and fecal score. This implies the potential to enhance growth performance without compromising overall health or digestion in pigs. Further investigations into the optimal levels of phytase supplementation for growing pigs are recommended.