Today, there are more premix brands on the market, and how farmers choose economic and high-quality feed has become a major event in breeding. The following briefly talk about some issues that should be paid attention to when choosing.
First, the premix of different stages should be selected according to the growth of pigs.
Generally, from the pig's birth seven days to the listing, targeted selection of teaching trough material, conservation material, pig material, pig material, big pig material, etc. Sows can generally choose pregnant sow feed, nursing sow feed, and boars generally use large pig or boar feed. Sometimes, however, a different type of feed can be selected under the guidance of a veterinarian or veterinarian.
Second, comprehensive judgment of feed quality.
1, from the market feedback, whether a certain premix is well-known, whether it is stable, and how long the listing time is. Generally, the earlier the time, the more stable or trending feed on the market is the better feed.
2, from the strength of the feed manufacturers and after-sales service situation of the selected feed, the general strength of the manufacturers to produce stable feed, good after-sales service manufacturers to produce feed is selected for breeding has a certain guarantee, can develop together and jointly promote.
3, feed price and packaging to choose feed. In a highly competitive market, the cheapest material is not necessarily the best quality. Generally, good feed packaging is relatively good, the printing is clear, the label is certified and has a number, and there is a detailed factory date, production batch, and use instructions. The packaging bag has a clear contact number, manufacturer, service commitment, etc.
Third, there are several misunderstandings about the use of premix on the market.
1, single from the color of pig manure, soft and hard to judge the "good or bad" of feed. The color of pig manure is darker, which does not necessarily mean that the pig's digestion is good, and the color of pig manure caused by a feed with higher copper content is generally black. When the feed is rich in health care drugs, pig manure is sometimes light in color. The digestion of pigs, the type and combination of premix and other feed materials will affect the color and hardness of pig manure. Generally more normal feces should be dry, not thin, not foul (but sometimes ammonia odor), no foreign matter.
2, judging the "good or bad" of the feed solely from the appearance of the pig's fur.
3, when there is a general disease, it is mistaken to be caused by feed. Pigs in the feeding process due to the environment, pig breed, feeding conditions and other different factors will cause different diseases, very few diseases will be directly introduced from the feed. Generally, diseases and abnormalities caused by feed include poisoning, sudden changes in appetite, and so on. Moldy feed can sometimes cause diarrhea in pigs, and changes in feed can sometimes cause changes in the appetite of their pigs.
4, judging the quality of feed from the smell alone. General feed to increase the appetite of pigs will add a certain flavor agent, but not necessarily very fragrant feed is what pigs like to eat. Pigs generally like the smell of milk, fish, strawberry and so on. Some manufacturers add more flavor agents to attract the attention of customers, but increase the ineffective cost of feed.
5. Confuse the growth stage of the pig targeted by the premix and add other feed materials at will. For example, feed pigs with Chinese pig premix, feed big pigs. Such a feeding method can not maximize the growth potential of pigs, but also increase the cost of feed. Using 4% premix to add salt, or bone meal, etc., seems to add nutrition, but too much salt can cause mild accumulation poisoning. The addition of additional feed raw materials can reduce the profit of farming, but sometimes the addition of appropriate other substances is an effective supplement in the case of correct guidance. Such as adjusting the addition of drugs, crushed grass, etc.
6, excessive pursuit of the size of the pig, the price of the market, so that the use of stimulants or other additives of large pig material, which has brought certain adverse effects to the society. In the case of state prohibition, it is an improper act. Using safe, environmentally friendly and high-quality feed is the goal of breeding.