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by Buckeye1002
Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:07 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Protein question
Replies: 1
Views: 2553

Protein question

When talking about a pig that weighs around 200lbs. Does higher protein or lower protein feed help to raise average daily gain? Been told both ways here lately.
by Buckeye1002
Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:13 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Gilts with little appetite
Replies: 4
Views: 3438

Re: Gilts with little appetite

I will have to see if I can find some of that
by Buckeye1002
Fri Jul 19, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Gilts with little appetite
Replies: 4
Views: 3438

Re: Gilts with little appetite

Both are right at 210. Have been having the kids clean out the feeders after about an hour or so haven’t seen much of a difference. Have tried slopping and adding little things. But they eat just a little. I try not to add to much because I know that feed is the main source for weight gain.
by Buckeye1002
Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Gilts with little appetite
Replies: 4
Views: 3438

Gilts with little appetite

I was just curious as what some of you do to increase appetite on gilts. I have 2 that just don’t wanna eat. We are about 20 days from show and I really need to average about 2lbs a day. Right now they are on 2lbs sunglo 18 percent, 8 ounces of power fuel, cup of milk replacer and 4.5 ounces of Payl...