Starter
Reaching profitability
Main target in this stage
Reaching your production targets in a profitable way
In the starter phase of piglets, we work towards achieving the production objectives: healthy, uniform piglets in accordance with the customer's wishes. It is important for the farmer that there is sufficient growth at fair conversion rate. The piglets must gain weight as quick as possible against proportional feed costs.
Uniformity in weight
Slaughterhouses and retailers insist on a constant meat quality. Therefore, it’s important that piglets are uniform in shape and weight. Avoid stress and competition within the pens and give individual pigs an equal chance to access feed. By knowing that feed makes the difference in growth, the first step is taken to achieve uniformity. De Heus advices you which feed and nutrients are best for your situation.
Healthy and steady growth
Young pigs need nutrients to reach their target weight. Their growth is very strong during the first months of their life. To keep the feed intake in line with the growing capacity it is needed to keep the piglets healthy. Feed of good quality improves the gut health of the litter and strengthens their immune system.
Good food conversion
Growing healthy pigs requires calculation. By keeping the feed cost affordable, the profit of the farmer will be optimized. Finding the right balance between low production costs and healthy and steady growth of the litter might be challenging. At De Heus we can advise you how to how to optimize your feed conversion. Good quality feed at fair prices, that is what De Heus stands for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions in the starter stage
Young piglets are playful and curious. Boredom influences their behavior in groups. For farmers it is important to monitor the litter. By offering play opportunities and enrichment of the housing the risk of biting incidents and injuries can be reduced.
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