This study was conducted to investigate the deposition and metabolism of melamine in finishing pigs and its toxicity to the kidney of finishing pigs. The results could provide data for the supervision of this verboten feed additive, ensuring the safety of consuming the pork and pork products.
Experiment 1 Residue and Depletion of Dietary Melamine in Tissues and Plasma of Finishing Pigs
Thirty-six crossbred pigs were administrated with 500 mg or 1,000 mg per kg diet for 42 days as the melamine deposi...