Swine feeding : publication
Learn about antibiotics and additives in swine production, their benefits for growth and feed efficiency, and best practices for safe and effective use.
Se estima que hasta el 15% del alimento entregado se desperdicia anualmente debido a una cobertura inadecuada del plato de alimento y a una mala administración de los comederos. Los productores que se centran en gestionar este factor crítico pueden mejorar considerablemente la eficiencia…
John C. Rea and Trygve VeumDepartment of Animal SciencesFeed is a major portion of the total costs involved in Missouri swine production. Interest in on-farm ration formulation and mixing is growing, particularly in years of short feed supplies and high prices.
Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri farrow-to-finish operation that produces 22 pigs/sow/year and sells hogs at 280 pounds.
Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri swine operation raising feeder pigs, producing 22 pigs/sow/year and selling pigs at 40 pounds.
Heather HellmanGraduate research assistantMarcia CarlsonState extension swine nutrition specialist
It is still possible to use large amounts of forage with the breeding herd. Visit our site to learn about using Forages for Swine.
Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri hog finishing farm that buys 103 head of 40-pound pigs and sells 100 head of 280-pound hogs.
Up to 15% of delivered feed is estimated to be wasted annually due to improper feed pan coverage and mismanaged feeders. Producers who focus on managing this critical factor can considerably enhance feed efficiency and improve profitability.
Marcia Carlson
State extension swine nutrition specialist
Heather Wilt
Graduate research assistant in animal sciences