What to Feed Pigs Rule 4/7
Here are some tips on what to feed pigs
Rule 4: Feed a balanced ration – consult a pig nutritionist for diet formulations.
A balanced ration and diet formulation is part of the process of matching feed to need. Different feed ingredients contain different amounts of amino acids and energy and have differing digestibility so they may not be suitable for all age groups of pig. Some feed ingredients may have restrictions on amounts that can be included in a ration due to their effects on palatability, their digestibility, fibre content or cost. A pig nutritionist can provide you with a diet formulation that supplies a balanced ration for your pigs.
There are several companies that supply vitamin and mineral premixes, and most provide a feed formulation service. It is recommenced that you utilise this service. If you feed your pigs a balanced ration you enhance their health and well being. Pigs that receive an inadequate diet are more susceptible to health and reproductive problems.
You can purchase ready mixed pig feed directly from quality feed mills. This is the easiest way to start when feeding pigs. Choose a FeedSafe® accredited mill for your feed purchases.
Consult a nutritionist as well as a vet if you have herd health or reproductive problems – these may be due to dietary deficiencies. Review your diets summer and winter or whenever the ingredients list or conditions change.
