Long-term Effects of Gastric Pacing to Reduce Feed Intake in Swine.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to show the effect of chronic antral gastric electrical stimulation on the feeding behavior of swine. METHODS: Three groups of swine were investigated; first group control-group, second group- 8 months of electrical antral stimulation (10 Volts; 450 micros; Hertz 100; Mode: Cycling; on time 3.25 s; off time 5.