Genesus Global Technical Report: Dietary energy considerations for Genesus full program pigs part 1 - daily feed intake potential

Energy is the most expensive component of a pig's diets, comprising about 50 percent of the final diet cost. It is one of the main nutrients required for lean tissue, fat, and bone growth; it supports the daily maintenance requirements to maintain body weight and function and is used to enable physical activities such as walking.
calendar icon 28 May 2020
clock icon 4 minute read
Figure 1. Comparative nursey feed intakes for Genesus pigs
Figure 1. Comparative nursey feed intakes for Genesus pigs
Figure 2. Comparative daily feed intake guidelines by genotype, mixed sex and corn soy diets
Figure 2. Comparative daily feed intake guidelines by genotype, mixed sex and corn soy diets
Figure 3. Daily energu intake (mixed sex) Genesus vs NRC, 2012
Figure 3. Daily energu intake (mixed sex) Genesus vs NRC, 2012

Clarence Froese, MSc., P.Ag.,

Director of Nutrition, at Genesus Inc.
© 2000 - 2024 - Global Ag Media. All Rights Reserved | No part of this site may be reproduced without permission.