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- Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:40 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: CREEP FEEDING...need help determining what to feed in the crate!
- Replies: 1
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Re: CREEP FEEDING...need help determining what to feed in the crate!
this year we switched to moorman's feed , this litter that is 4weeks old has been on their pre-starter since 7days old . so far the transition hasn't been an issue they took to it easily and have gained well on it. in about another week we will be on the burst starter and i don't anticipate any issu...
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:57 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Increase water consumption?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1760
Re: Increase water consumption?
personally im not a lix it guy , yes we use them to keep water throughout the day . but i still put a open water supply next to the feeders at feeding time . seems stupid but ... if you've gone that far try something sweet on the feed . we will mix in coconut milk to the feed seems to make them want...
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:48 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Changing trend??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6980
Re: Changing trend??
my opinion is that, they industry is trying to close the gap between good efficient animals with a natural look as opposed to the force fed ultimate block ( you cant eat bone and guts ) With the focus on meat and cutting . with all the additives its hard to see just what the growth weight is on a 5-...
- Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:45 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Fat vs Protein vs Lysine
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5072
Re: Fat vs Protein vs Lysine
in MY opinion , I think timing is key as to when you supply different levels protein /fat/lysine . If you study feeding from a growers side of the fence efficiency is a key component, one that I think is lost on the show feed regime . if you were to drop the proteins down sooner you could gain faste...
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 2:24 pm
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: Birth to weaning
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2260
Re: Birth to weaning
all of your processing , Cutting needle teeth , notching ears , docking tails should all be done at birth some will even castrate . If you don't get to this done at birth . has to be done within 7 days from birth , weaning can range from 4 weeks old to 6-7 weeks old and usually if you haven't castra...
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 4:53 pm
- Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
- Topic: Age of pig
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4342
Re: Age of pig
My personal preference would be Feb 11 litter , this would allow me to feed without holding back . ideally you would want to feed right up to weigh in , for the freshest looking animal . If the animal grows faster than expected you would want to control feeding around 160lbs based on length of day l...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:18 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Lindner 672
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4452
Re: Lindner 672
where are you from ? Im curious because im in California , 672 runs me $33 bag .