G88-892 Mixing Quality Pig Feed (Revised July 1992)

Authors

Duane Reese, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Mike Brumm, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1989

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1988, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Pig feed quality problems and mixing recommendations are covered here. Feed ingredients represent over 60 percent of the total cost of farrow-finish pork production and 65-70 percent of the variable expenses. Attention to quality preparation, in addition to purchasing decisions, is a component of feed ingredient cost management. Errors in formulation, misuse of feed mixing equipment, use of poor quality feed ingredients or lack of a quality assurance program can have costly consequences.