Types of Feeds
Types of Feeds
Types of Feeds
Acronyms
1. Grower Feed
Next to starter feed is the grower feed.
Thisis given until the pigs reach a weight of 60
kgs. Grower ration contains 16 percent CP and
3,200 Kcal DE.
Three Types of Feeds
3. Finisher Feed
At 60 kgs, the pigs‘ ration is shifted to
finisher feed. It is given to finisher pig up
to 80 to 90 kgs ready for the market.
The ration contains 14 percent CP with
3,200 Kcal DE.
Feeding Methods
The growth performance of the pigs is not only
affected by the quantity and quality of feed given
but also by the methods of feeding.
The three basic feeding methods for finishers are
restricted feeding, ad libitum, and combination of
ad libitum and restricted.
The level of feeding can vary from restricted
feeding (about 80% satisfaction) to ad libutum
level (100% satisfaction).
Feeding Methods
1. Restricted Feeding.