High Energy Swine Diets in Today\’s Market
Fat is the most energy-dense nutrient used to build swine diets. In general, fat sources have about two and a half times more energy than grain …
Why is Fat So Important in Swine Diets?
Of the nutrition needed to build a pig’s diet—vitamins, minerals, protein, fat—the most energy-dense is fat. Most fat sources on the market have about …
How Ingredient Availability and Pricing Can Impact Your Swine Nutrition Plan
The pandemic created challenges for much of the agriculture industry. For pig producers, a major concern is the availability and pricing of feed …
Ralco’s Tactical Start® Nursery Feed is a Perfect Partner for Nebraska Producer
For Jeff Guenther, who manages over 85,000 pigs, Ralco’s Tactical Start® nursery feed is the leading product in his success story.
“The Tactical …
A Swine Nutrition Plan Made for Your Operation
Your swine operation is unique. It’s unlikely that any other farm will have the same genetics, equipment, revenue plan and ingredient …
How Mill Capabilities Can Impact Your Nutritional Plan
Shelly Tiede, Senior Swine Nutritionist
Not all feed mills are created equal. Knowing your mill’s capabilities and restrictions can help you ensure …
How Often Should You be Talking to Your Swine Nutritionist
Dr. Russell Fent, Swine Technical Team Director
As a producer, having a strong relationship with your nutritionist can make a world of difference …
Addressing 3 Common Challenges Your Swine Operation Might Face
Dr. Kelly Peper, Swine Nutritionist
One of the first things your swine nutritionist should know as they start building a plan for your operation is …
How Optimizing Swine Nutrition Can Maximize Revenue
Dr. Kevin Touchette, Senior Swine Nutritionist
Communication is key in the relationship between a swine producer and their nutritionist, and that …
Building a Nutrition Plan for Your Hog Genetics
Dr. Jim Hedges, Senior Technical Advisor
Understanding your hog genetics can play a key role in creating a nutrition plan that maximizes the …