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The document provides comprehensive guidelines on grower-finisher pig management, focusing on key goals such as maximizing pork production efficiency, minimizing feed costs, and enhancing product quality. It discusses environmental factors affecting pig performance, including temperature control and air quality, as well as housing options for pigs. Nutritional requirements are outlined, emphasizing the importance of protein and energy sources in diets. The document also addresses health management practices to prevent diseases common in swine, highlighting the significance of proper nutrition and management strategies.

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What is the difference between grower and finisher feed for pigs?

Growing pigs, those weighing 40 to 125 pounds, and finishing pigs, those weighing 125 pounds to market weight (approximately 230 pounds or more) should transition from the grower feeds that are nutrient dense with more protein to the finisher feeds that are less dense.

What is the best feed for finishing pigs?

Pigs can eat all kinds of scraps, or leftover food such as mealie-pap, bread, vegetables, fruit and pig pellets. Real pig pellets are, however, the best feed. Do not only feed one vegetable (such as cabbage), because pigs need a varied diet to stay healthy.

What is the difference between a pig finisher and a pig grower?

Finishing refers to pigs larger than growers, until the time they are ready for harvest. Todays commercial pigs are normally harvested at 270-290 pounds. Younger pigs have higher energy and protein requirements as compared to older finisher pigs. Pigs in these phases can eat both pellets and meal feeds.

When to switch pigs from grower to finisher?

Transitioning to Different Feed Types Pigs should be started on a starter ration, a feed formulated for pigs that weigh 25100 lb. Once the pig reaches 100 lb., it should be gradually transitioned to a grower feed until it reaches 200 lb. At 200 lb., the pig should then be transitioned to a finisher feed.

What to feed a pig before butchering?

[41] in pigs fed corn or wheat-based diets in 3 to 4 meals/day and fasted for 22 h before slaughter. Wheat-based diets slow down gastric emptying due to their higher fibre and carbohydrate content.

What do you feed finisher pigs?

Natures Match Grower-Finisher is a complete, all-natural feed for growing-finishing pigs weighing between 100 and 250 pounds. This 16% protein product is formulated to provide a balanced diet to support optimal performance in any style of pig management.

How many pounds of feed to finish a pig?

Selection for more efficient hogs can reduce costs by reducing the amount of feed required to grow a hog to market weight. An average feed conversion is 3.5 pounds of grain for each pound of gain in growing-finishing hogs, or 550 to 750 pounds of feed are required to grow a hog from 40 pounds to 240 pounds live weight.

How much does a finisher pig eat per day?

As pigs grow, their feed intake will increase ingly. In the early grower phase, a 13-kg pig will eat approximately 0.5 kg/day, up to 2.5 kg/day or more by the time a finisher pig reaches 110 kg.

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