Vitamins E and C Effects on the Productive Performance of Pig

The effects of dietary supplementation with vitamins E and C were determined on the productive performance of pig. The results showed that at a combination of 60 IU vitamin E/250mg vitamin C and that at 120 IU vitamin E alone, growth performance of pig was improved. The reproductive performance was greatly enhanced at 250mg vitamin C, 120 IU vitamin E and at a combination of 120 IU vitamin E/250mg vitamin C. Based on the results of the study, an improved growth performance of pig as well as the reproductive performance in terms of gestation, lactation, litter size, litter birth weight and weaning weight were all observed. In the overall, pig farmers will be able to improve both health and productive performance of their herd through the above combinations of vitamins E and C.