Swine

- Feeds available:
- Piglet Super Creep
- Pig Weaner
- Pig Grower
- Pig Finisher
- Sow & Boar Ration
- Lactating sow Ration
Feeding Recommendations
Type of Feed | Period | Amounts |
---|---|---|
Piglet Super Creep | From 10 days to 1 week after weaning (35 days) | Ad Lib in small amounts. Four to five times a day |
Weaner | 35 – 70 days | Ad lib |
Grower | 70 – 100 days | Ad lib |
Finisher | 100 days – slaughter | Ad lib |
Sow & Boar Ration | Pregnant sows | 2.2 – 2.8 |
Lactating Sow Ration | Lactating sows | Ad lib |
Medication / Special Additives
- Creep contains flavourants and enzymes to aid intake and digestion respectively.
- Other medications available on request and at the expense of the customer
General Comments
Sows should be fed according to condition and should not be overfat or too thin when farrowing. Rememeber to treat the weaned piglets like babies. Temperature control and biosecurity are paramount.
Economic Considerations / Profitability
Profitability is always a function of efficiency. The pigs should therefore be as healthy and as well nourished as possible. This will ensure optimum conversion of nutrients into meat and milk.