Effect of Body Weight on the Maintenance of Fasting Blood Glucose Level in Apparently Healthy Pigs

Lepidium cake as a feedstuff for pigs

“…When the glucose level in the blood is lower than normal range is an indication of hypoglycemia (Olorunnisomo et al, 2012). Omotosho & Olufemi (2013) and Pond (2003) point out that the level of glucose in the blood increases after feeding and at stress conduction. When the blood glucose level is high, then insulin is released from the pancreas to regulate the elevated glucose level, by assisting the body to store as glycogen in the body tissues mainly in muscles and liver, but failure to regulate such high levels resulted diabetes (Omotosho & Olufemi, 2013).…”

“…Omotosho & Olufemi (2013) and Pond (2003) point out that the level of glucose in the blood increases after feeding and at stress conduction. When the blood glucose level is high, then insulin is released from the pancreas to regulate the elevated glucose level, by assisting the body to store as glycogen in the body tissues mainly in muscles and liver, but failure to regulate such high levels resulted diabetes (Omotosho & Olufemi, 2013). Blood urea nitrogen is an indicator not only for protein and amino acid utilization, but also for the capacity of the animal to retain dietary nitrogen in the body (Whang & Easter, 2000).…”