In winter, pigs need to be kept with extra attention, and as a formulator, we need to adjust the pig feed to ensure that the pigs can get enough nutrients and energy to withstand the cold.
First of all, we need to increase the energy content of the feed, such as increasing cereals such as corn and wheat, as well as adding some animal fats, such as fishmeal or fat meal. In addition, we also need to increase the protein content in the feed, such as adding some soybean meal, fishmeal, etc. These proteins provide the amino acids that pigs need to maintain their health. In addition to this, we also need to add some minerals and vitamins to the feed, such as calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, D, etc., which are very important for the bones and immune system of pigs. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the moisture content in the feed, because pigs are prone to diarrhea and infections in winter.
The two most common problems with pig feed in winter:
1) Suckling piglets: diarrhea;2) Growth and fattening pigs: low daily gain, high feed ratio, poor coat.
At the heart of both problems are the same: fat. In winter, suckling piglets are cold, gastrointestinal function is easy to disorder, and the digestion of fat is low, and a large amount of oil is added to suckling piglet feed, so it is very easy to have fatty diarrhea. The growth and fattening pig feed, the current amount of oil addition is very low, or even not added, resulting in the energy of large pigs in winter can not keep up, and energy is the direct cause of low daily weight gain, high feed ratio, and poor fur.
Therefore, when making pig feed in winter, we must pay attention to the fat and energy in the formula, and try to improve the fat utilization rate. In addition, the control of diarrhea can be combined with calcium formate, potassium dicarboxylate and other formic acid preparations will have a better effect.
Finally, we also regularly check the quality and safety of the feed to ensure the health and safety of the pigs.