Evaluating Vitamin Premixes for Swine

Abstract

Feed is a major portion of the total costs involved in Missouri swine production. Interest in on-farm ration formulation and mixing is growing, particularly in years of short feed supplies and high prices. If producers are willing to learn the nutrient requirements for various weights and classes of hogs and to apply information available on nutrient levels in feeds, they can formulate and mix swine rations that will result in performance comparable with those commercially available.