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- Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:20 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Adding More Middle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3325
Re: Adding More Middle
Essential Feeds Wide Open at 1-2 lbs per day. An original bulk type product that is extremely palatable and will promote normal weight gain while adding center body shape.
- Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:07 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: filling/gaining ???
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2255
Re: filling/gaining ???
Essential Feeds Wide Open is a tremendous bulk-type fiber product that specifically promotes center body development without sacrificing any gain; it actually promotes normal weight gain when added to a ration. Essential Feeds X-Pando is another pelleted product that directly targets the lower rib a...
- Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:59 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Double dip
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2516
Re: Double dip
It will help boost Appetite for sure. Can either sprinkle on top of feed or can mix with water to make something that would resemble melted vanilla ice cream - then use that as the liquid to slop feed. Hogs will eat it right up!
- Sun Jul 08, 2018 12:37 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Getting a gilt to gain weight?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3835
Re: Getting a gilt to gain weight?
I'd remove the "extras" and focus on base feed consumption if weight gain is your primary goal, versus changing a certain part of the pig's phenotype. Essential Feeds offers two products that promote increased feed consumption. Belly Buffer is a probiotic yeast-based product that promotes ...
- Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:05 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: overweight advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5549
Re: overweight advice
If you have a weigh back to manage at the show (or for that matter, even if you don’t), I would suggest using the Essential Keep ‘n On electrolyte once you weigh in until you show. You’ll need 4 bottles. Provide one 48-72 hours out, one 24 hours out, one the morning of show and one 20-30 minutes bef...
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 2:28 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Gut bomb vs essentials grenade and other products
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3708
Re: Gut bomb vs essentials grenade and other products
I do know that Grenade was formulated by Essential’s nutritional consultants with the idea of making a product that could add center and lower rib / body expansion along with increased cover. Start feeding at rate of 1/2 - 1 lb per day and slowly work up to desired level of fill / body.
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 2:26 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Really light weight pigs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2398
Re: Really light weight pigs
Would recommend a lower protein (16-17), somewhat higher energy feed (5-6), slopped 2-3 times per day. All they will clean up. Definitely do not leave in front a self feeder - what they don’t eat of the slop after 15-20 min, clean out so they are hungry for the next feeding. Have to train them to wa...
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:53 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Revive VS Keep N On
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3822
Re: Revive VS Keep N On
Sorry such a late response on this post. 2 different products that accomplish 2 different goals. Revive is a true powerful electrolyte which hydrates muscle, therefore increasing top shape and expression. Also great to keep pigs hydrated during times of stress or limited intake. Keep n On contains a...
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:56 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Electrolytes & Joint supplements
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5356
Re: Electrolytes & Joint supplements
I would recommend that all pigs who are suspect on feet and leg structure and/ or being fed Paylean be provided with a daily joint supplement (on a routine basis). Essential Equex or Stroll’n are both great options for this. Electrolytes should be used just prior to a show and at the show. An electr...
Re: Wrinkles
Essential Uni4m is a fat supplement which will help to minimize the wrinkles / rough look. 2-4 oz. per day will help to "fill in the cracks" and smooth the ham loin junction up as much as possible.
- Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:59 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Supplement Help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4820
Re: Supplement Help
A few weeks on 4 oz. of Essential Soft Silk per day can do wonders for your project! A cherry flavored liquid fat that will soften her up and increase her bloom.
Can also lower protein level in her base feed and make sure feed has plenty of fat.
http://www.essentialshowfeeds.com/essential_soft_silk
Can also lower protein level in her base feed and make sure feed has plenty of fat.
http://www.essentialshowfeeds.com/essential_soft_silk
- Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:56 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: trimming front ends
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4238
Re: trimming front ends
Essential Feeds Time 2 Tune! Sculpts, burns and shapes all over without taking away mass. Start with 1/4 to 1/2 lb. per day and work towards 1 lb. per day after a couple weeks.
http://www.essentialshowfeeds.com/Essential_Time2Tune
http://www.essentialshowfeeds.com/Essential_Time2Tune
- Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:40 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: what can I do to Loosen my gilt up in her hip.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3057
Re: what can I do to Loosen my gilt up in her hip.
It would be worth purchasing a container of Pos-a-trac from Essential Feeds and giving that a try. It is a product which promotes optimal bone and muscle development and prevents osteochondrosis, which is often the cause of tight or restricted movement. Basically, it will promote the loosening and c...
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:21 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Joint health products
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4951
Re: Joint health products
Essential Feeds Stroll'n. Targets joints, feet and promotes ideal muscle to skeletal development.
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:19 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Suggestions/Questions holding, rib expansion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3560
Re: Suggestions/Questions holding, rib expansion
Rib & Body - Essential Grenade or Wide Open
Holding - Essential Cruise Control
Joint Health - Essential Equex or Stroll'n
Holding - Essential Cruise Control
Joint Health - Essential Equex or Stroll'n