Growers and finishers, Nutrition, Production
Project goal

Commercial validation of a single diet versus phase feeding in grower-finisher pigs

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Project summary

Previous studies have shown grower-finisher pigs fed a single diet treatment resulted in a lower cost per kilogram liveweight gain. This cost was said to be 3 cents per kilogram lower. However, these findings have not been validated under commercial conditions.

Value for producers:

  • Producers should ensure their grower and finisher diets are formulated with the minimum available lysine levels to ensure optimal growth.

Recommendations:

  • This trial confirmed that the lysine requirements of modern pig genetics in Australia may be higher than is currently recognised in commercial diets.
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Factsheet - Single diet for grower-finishers

As part of this study, male and female pigs housed at commercial stocking densities were given 4 different feeding programs including a conventional three-phase program, a blend feeding program, a single diet and a standard commercial feeding program. The growth and performance of the pigs was assessed.
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