- For gestating or lactating sows feed at rates of 5 to 20% of the total diet.
- For grower or finisher hogs feed at 10-15% of the total diet.
Some of the many benefits of feeding alfalfa pellets to swine include:
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Fibre Source Excellent source of high quality dietary fibre.
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This helps to prevent constipation in gestating and lactating sows.
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Makes it a great alternative to restricted feeding for gestating sows.
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Mineral availability Loaded with nonphytate phosphorous and other available minerals.
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Reduces excess phosphorous excretion thereby reducing odour in the hog barn.
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Decreasing phosphorous excretion also reduces excess phosphorous runoff into lakes and streams, therefore yielding positive environmental effects.
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High iron and selenium makes it a great additive to a creep-feed or weaner ration.
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Improved Fertility Improves sow reproductive performance, increases the number of weaned piglets per sow and reduces culling and mortality.
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Reduced Nitrogen Output Reduces urinary nitrogen excretion
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This in turn reduces odour.
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- Improve weight gain and feed intake Alfalfa fed during the finisher period can improve feed efficiency.
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Reduce ulcers and improve carcass quality Alfalfa fed to growing or finishing pigs can help to create a leaner and more favourable carcass as well as reduce ulcers.
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