Swine Nutrition

Question 1

Energy

Answer 1

carbohydrates and fats

Question 2

fats

Answer 2

more expensive than carbs because they are more energy dense
–> ex: soybean oil, poultry fat, beef tallow, etc.

Question 3

carbohydrates

Answer 3

balance cost of gain and feed efficiency
–> yellow corn is the greatest contributor of the pig diet

Question 4

Protein and Animo Acids

Answer 4

-most common protein comes in soy protein meal in the US, also meat and bone meal
-balance of AA is KEY: have to have the right amino acids in order for the pig to grow

Question 5

lysine

Answer 5

first limiting amino acid, must be provided for the pig to grow

Question 6

Minerals

Answer 6

structural function in bone. needed for maintenance, growth, reproduction and lactation
ex: calcium, chloride, iron, copper, etc.

Question 7

Vitamins

Answer 7

very small amounts

Question 8

Particle Size

Answer 8

650-750 microns

Question 9

What happens if the particle size is too small?

Answer 9

feed bridging (get stuck in the feeder system), dust, and/or gastric ulcer