Pig Creep Feeding 101 Brooke Anderson, Account Manager, Innovative Solutions The purpose of creep feeding is NOT to gain extra weaning weight (this sometimes happens in studies but not always). It is to help prepare the piglet for the Nursery 1 diet and the transition from liquid milk to solid pellets. Pigs that are creep fed will likely have […] Pig Creep Feeding 101 Read More »
Supplemental Chromium in Kent Nexgen® Advanced Pig Starters Study Thomas E. Weber, Ph.D., Technical Director, Innovative Solutions Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition, Kent Nutrition Group Chromium is a trace mineral that helps with cellular uptake of glucose, which provides energy to support biological processes such as growth and immunity. Chromax® branded chromium tripicolinate is a scientifically researched source of organic, Supplemental Chromium in Kent Nexgen® Advanced Pig Starters Study Read More »
Development of New NexGen® Advanced Starter Crumble Base Thomas E. Weber, Ph.D., Technical Manager, Innovative Solutions Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition In some swine operations, there can be a number of factors involved leading to a scenario where pigs may have a loose stool during the initial one to two weeks post-weaning. Loose stools can be associated with a Development of New NexGen® Advanced Starter Crumble Base Read More »
Efficacy Of A Newer Phytase Source (HiPhorius™) In Kent NexGen Advanced Pig Starters Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition, Kent Nutrition Group dsm-ferminich’s new, fourth-generation phytase, has numerous benefits in both pig diets and in helping farmers achieve sustainable and profitable animal protein production. Plant-origin feed ingredients such as corn, soybean meal and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) contain an antinutrient named phytate or Efficacy Of A Newer Phytase Source (HiPhorius™) In Kent NexGen Advanced Pig Starters Read More »
Development of New NexGen® Advanced Pig Starters Without Fishmeal Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition Fishmeal has become an expensive ingredient to use in early pig starters. Because we have evaluated and researched several high-quality ingredients such as cheese proteins, poultry meal and soy proteins (Hamlet HP 300) over the last several years, we designed the following experiments to see if Development of New NexGen® Advanced Pig Starters Without Fishmeal Read More »
Effect of NutriVantage® and/or Chromax in Grow-Finish Pigs Developing products and feed programs to help producers raise pork more efficiently to feed a growing population is an ongoing effort at the Kent Research Farm. NutriVantage® Nutrition Optimizer® for swine is a research-driven feed supplement developed to help animals achieve optimum nutrition from their diet. Our exclusive NutriVantage formula is made with nutritional components that consist of a blend of organic macromolecules, trace minerals, antioxidants and chelating agents. This blend of ingredients may provide immune system support as well as aiding in nutrient availability. Another ingredient that helps with the uptake of glucose for supporting energy production for growth and immunity is chromium. Chromax® brand chromium tripicolinate is a scientifically researched source of organic, highly bioavailable chromium that is used with sows to help with pigs born alive and number weaned. In addition, it can reduce fat thickness and improve loin muscle area when fed throughout the growing and finishing periods. Effect of NutriVantage® and/or Chromax in Grow-Finish Pigs Read More »
Supplemental Chromium Sources in Grown-Finish Pigs Developing products and feed programs, to help producers raise pork more efficiently, is an ongoing effort at the Kent Research Farm. Chromium is a trace mineral that helps with the cellular uptake of glucose, which provides energy that supports growth and immunity. In addition, this added energy can be especially helpful during the summer months during heat stress events. Chromax ® brand chromium tripicolinate is a scientifically researched source of organic, highly bioavailable chromium fed to sows to help improve the number of pigs born alive and number weaned, as well as having a positive effect on carcass leanness. Another source of chromium used in the industry is chromium proprionate, which has also been researched extensively in sows and grow-finish pigs. In general, added chromium sources can result in small improvements in gain and/or feed efficiency in grow-finish pigs. Supplemental Chromium Sources in Grown-Finish Pigs Read More »
National Pork Month: A product for every producer Kent Nutrition Group is committed to the success of pork producers — and we have research-driven products for all types of operations. Here’s a look at how we use different formulas to help all producers raise healthier pork more efficiently: Idaho Pasture Pigs Idaho Pasture Pigs are a cross of Kunekune, Old Berkshire, and Duroc National Pork Month: A product for every producer Read More »
Amino Acid Imbalance with Excess Methionine in Late-Finishing Pigs: Effects on Performance and Carcass Quality The outbreak of the Covid-19 Pandemic in the spring of 2020, resulted in the shutdown of numerous pork harvest facilities across the country. This resulted in many complications in the hog production supply chain with one key area involving slowing the growth of late-finishing market hogs to ensure pigs were marketable when facilities reopened. Amino Acid Imbalance with Excess Methionine in Late-Finishing Pigs: Effects on Performance and Carcass Quality Read More »
Supplemental Chromax ® in Grow-Finish Pigs Developing and evaluating products and feed programs to help producers raise pork more efficiently is an ongoing effort at the Kent Research Farm. Chromium is a trace mineral that helps with the cellular uptake of glucose, which provides energy that supports growth and immunity. In addition, this added energy can be especially helpful during the summer months during heat stress. Supplemental Chromax ® in Grow-Finish Pigs Read More »
