Percent protein for gestation/lactation

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Percent protein for gestation/lactation

Post by pigpeople » Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:34 pm

Hi everyone - what % protein are you all using for gestation? Do you increase your protein after farrowing for lactation? Just trying to get an idea of the average.
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Re: Percent protein for gestation/lactation

Post by TEE » Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:41 am

Most gestation feeds are about 15% protein and lactation feeds are about 18%. The lactation feed is also higher in fat content as well.

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Re: Percent protein for gestation/lactation

Post by Pac » Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:32 pm

We use a feed that doubles as a gestation and lactation feed...It's from Farmer's Best Feeds in California and it's 14%. It's always worked really well for us and doesn't require a feed change.

https://farmerswarehouse.com/wp-content ... TATION.pdf

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