Features
Starter pigs undergo significant changes in their digestive system and are often limited by their digestive capacity. The onset of weaning, coupled with the starter pig’s inexperience with dry feed, leads to lower nutrient absorption. This stressful period in a young pig’s life requires the best nutrition, backed by the best innovative research.
Nutrena’s PorkTrackTM for Starter Pigs is a pelleted feed, specially formulated to meet your young pig’s complete nutrient requirements. Every bag of PorkTrackTM for Starter Pigs comes with a unique combination of nutrients to give your pigs a nutritional edge.
· Balanced amino acids supply the right amino acid levels and ratios for optimal performance.
· Added plasma & peptones provide readily absorbed amino acids for gut repair.
· Balanced carbohydrates, including lactose promote favorable gut flora and pig performance.
· Nutrient-dense formulation supports limited intakes associated with weaning stress.
· Added fermentable fiber encourages a viable, healthy gut.
· Added copper assists with energy digestion and the transition to dry food.
· Added zinc leads to a healthy immune response.
Feeding Instructions
Feed PorkTrackTM for Starter Pigs as the sole ration during the starter phase, which should last no more than 7 weeks. Begin feeding PorkTrackTM for Starter Pigs as a creep feed prior to weaning and continue during the weaning transition. The average weaning age for pigs fed this feed is 18 to 28 days of age. After weaning, follow the Feeding Table outlined below.
Feeding Table for Starter Pigs
|
Average
Begin Weight |
Days on Feed |
Average
End Weight |
Total Feed
per Head |
|
10 - 15 lbs /
4.5 - 6.8 kg |
10 days |
14 - 18 lbs /
6.4 - 8.2 kg |
5 lbs / 2.3 kg |
|
14 - 18 lbs /
6.4 - 8.2 kg |
14 days |
24 - 28 lbs /
10.9 - 12.7 kg |
13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
|
24 - 28 lbs /
10.9 - 12.7 kg |
20 - 26 days |
50 - 55 lbs /
22.7 - 24.9 kg |
40 lbs / 18.1 kg |
Improving Feed Performance
Young pigs do best with PorkTrackTM for Starter Pigs when provided appropriate care through sound production practices. Follow the production practices outlined below:
· Fresh Feed provided frequently (1 to 3 times per day) in clean feeders so that feed is kept fresh at all times. Be sure to remove stale or moldy feed promptly.
· Clean Water supplied fresh and clean at all times to pigs.
· Animal Environment maintained properly at all times so that temperature, air quality, pig density and clean pens meet acceptable standards.
· Healthy Pigs ... maintained through sound animal care. Consult your local veterinarian if health problems arise.
Feeding the right nutrition to a healthy pig in a stress-free environment is a proven formula for outstanding performance.
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