A Good Start in the Pigs Life Means a Good Finish
It is’s vital that the pig gets off to a good start in life as this will go with the pig throughout its life, through to slaughter. One kg extra weight at 6 weeks means 1-3 kg more weight at slaughter, 3-4 days less to finish and $ 2-3 more profit margin, said Hubert van Hees. Nutreco R&D, speaking at the 2nd UK Trouw pig nutrition conference, writes Stuart Lumb for ThePigSite.
12 June 2015
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