Feed Formulations http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations RSS Feed for Feed Formulations en-us Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:49:31 GMT Heavier pigs at birth may result in greater productivity http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/Heavier-pigs-at-birth-may-result-in-greater-productivity-187726601.html When it comes to litters, size matters. Larger numbers of pigs per litter have a direct correlation with an operation’s total pigs marketed; however, for these pigs to meet their full potential, adequate birth weights are necessary. Alternative grains affect return over cost http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/Alternative-grains-affect-return-over-cost-182010451.html Using alternative grains may lower diet cost per ton. However, due to reduced performance the actual return over feed costs may be lower also. Lower-cost diets do not necessarily mean better returns. Production efficiency can offset higher feed costs http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/Production-efficiency-can-offset-higher-feed-costs-177978971.html With record corn and soybean meal prices, many hog producers are looking at alternative feed sources. However, improving the efficiency of current feeds is where producers should look to cut costs, says a University of Missouri Extension swine nutritionist. To pellet or not to pellet http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/To-pellet-or-not-to-pellet-176801671.html Squeezing every nutrient, and every penny, out of feed is an important task on hog farms today. Whether to grind or pellet swine diets is worth reviewing. Consistent sow feeding promotes consistent pig production http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/Consistent-sow-feeding-promotes-consistent-pig-production-172338891.html Sow rations should be formulated and body condition scoring protocols implemented, so body condition scores (BCS) remain steady through the production cycle, says Mike Hemann, swine nutritionist for Purina Animal Nutrition. Out-of-feed events increase costs, reduce performance http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/Out-of-feed-events-increase-costs-reduce-performance-168206156.html Even with record-high feed costs, make sure you keep the feed flowing, say industry experts. Out-of-feed events only compound the problem of high-priced feed by reducing pig performance and slowing time to market. Pelleting yields 5% improvement in feed efficiency http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/Pelleting-yields-5-improvement-in-feed-efficiency-167896115.html With the high cost of feed, pork producers are searching for any feed efficiency advantage they can find to reduce costs as well as save feed. Pelleting is one of the easiest ways to improve feed efficiency, according to Bob Thaler, Extension swine specialist, South Dakota State University. Management of parity groups promotes herd profitability http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/Management-of-parity-groups-promotes-herd-profitability-166908486.html Second-parity sows are prone to what’s often referred to as a “sophomore slump”. Proper nutrition strategies help prevent this potential slump in future production and keep young sows in the herd longer. Revised Swine NRC updates diet needs http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/Revised-Swine-NRC-updates-diet-needs-166175306.html The National Academies of Science has released the 11th Revised Edition of The Nutrient Requirements of Swine, also known as the Swine NRC. Minnesota Nutrition Conference, Sept. 18-19 http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/nutrition/feed-forumulations/Minnesota-Nutrition-Conference-Sept-18-19-157002865.html The 73rd Minnesota Nutrition Conference will provide a forum for feed industry professionals to update their knowledge of beef, dairy, poultry, swine and equine nutrition. Speakers will share the latest concepts in livestock feeding.