An experiment was carried out to evaluate the digestion and metabolism of different genotypes pigs fed with or without restriction. Twenty-four barrows of three commercial genotypes were used, with 47.95kg initial body weight, housed in metabolic cages maintained in semi-acclimatized atmosphere. A 3 x 2 factorial design was used (3 commercial genotypes - Agroceres, Dalland, Embrapa, with or without feed restriction), with four replications each, being the animal the experimental unit. The genotypes and feed restriction did not influence (P>0.05) dry matter digestibility, crude protein, ether extract and metabolizable energy. On the nitrogen balance, restriction feed decrease (P<0.05) 20% urinary excretion, 17% fecal losses and 19% retention. The commercial genotypes studied have similar digestibility, metabolization energy and nitrogen balance. Restriction feed at 20% level did not affect nutrient digestibility and energy metabolization.
feed; digestion; hibrids; linkage; metabolism
