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Nutrition Management System
The Swine Management System is a computer program for nursery and grow/finish operations that provides:
Nutrition Management System
Record Keeping – Financial & Production
Production Data Base
The computer program analyzes individual swine operations to provide specific diets. Information from previous close-outs and packer data is utilized to precisely develop the customized feeding program. The criteria includes:
Genetics – To achieve the genetic potential for “lean gain” an improved feeding program must be fed. Lean hogs are more efficient in feed utilization only if they receive the right nutrition program. Lean tissue is more efficient to develop because of the water content. A pound of lean tissue takes approximately 4,800 kcal versus fat at 5,750 kcal of energy. That is about two-thirds of a pound of feed. The result is a low or moderate lean hog that requires less nutrients, but more feed per gain.
Sex – Separate sex feeding improves daily gains, feed efficiency, and carcass value and reduces cost of gain. Gilts have better feed efficiency and are leaner, thus require a more dense diet to achieve their potential. Barrows consume more feed daily, which reduces diet nutrient requirements.
Health Status – Health plays a major role in the performance of a pig. A pig with an improved health status has shown major improvement in feed efficiency and daily gains when feeding a program with higher nutrition. However, pigs that are challenged by disease are unable to utilize the improved fortification and cost of gain is much higher because of the wasted nutrients.
Feed Intakes – The average daily feed consumption is a key factor to proper formulation of diets. All feeds are predicated on grams of nutrients and estimates of feed intake. Seasonal rations help account for the changes in consumption to provide greater efficiency. Generally, intakes are higher in cool conditions and consumption is depressed during warm summer weather. Also, genetics has a major influence on daily feed intake. Previous close-out data provides the necessary information to predict the amount of feed a gilt or barrow will eat.
Feed Budget – The program develops a group-specific feed budget. Multi-phase rations help prevent over- and underfeeding to maximize performance at reduced cost of gain. The savings with additional phases will depend on the current feeding program. Feed budgets can be monitored by the producer or manufacturing location to provide the correct rations at the right time in production.
Record Keeping & Data Base
Records of performance and financial information may be maintained on individual groups. The individual farm history on all performance is maintained and available for analysis. A confidential comparison to similar farms can be obtained to help set future goals.
The program, products, technology, and information are designed to help our customer exceed industry standards to maximize return on investment.
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