• EMBRYO MORTALITY =
POOR LITTER SIZE
Less than 80 percent of the average sow’s
fertilized eggs survive the first 25 to 30 days
after breeding. Additional embryos are lost
throughout the remainder of the gestation
period. There are many factors contributing to
these losses, but proper balance of the required
amino acids in the sow’s ration is a crucial factor
in helping embryos live.
• SOWS NEED
AMINO ACIDS
Amino acids (building blocks of protein) are
essential. They are essential because a sow can't
synthesize them in adequate quantities to meet
her requirements. Each amino acid requirement
level is different. Their availability to her is also
affected by other ingredients in the rations and
the quality of each source ingredient.
It sounds complicated, and it is. That’s why
Purina research puts so much emphasis on
determining the correct level of each essential
amino acid. The research determined
requirement levels are never divulged, but the
results of the research are formulated in Purina
Sow Chow.
It helps embryos live and thrive; hence, bigger
and healthier litters. The Purina Sow Chow
program can mean extra pigs for you.
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• HOW TO FEED
BOARS: Feed as sole ration at the rate of 4-8 pounds per day depending on
body condition and number of times a boar is used.
DEVELOPING GILTS: Hand feed as sole ration 6-8 pounds once a day
depending on bpdy condition.
SOWS AND GILTS:
Flushing: Feed an extra 2 pounds per head per day over the normal
amount from 7-14 days before breeding until breeding Then feed regular
amount.
Gestation: Hand feed as sole ration 4-6 pounds once a day from breeding
until 4 days before farrowing.
Lactation: Full feed in a self-feeder from 10 days after farrowing to
weaning.
• HAND FEED GESTATING SOWS
Feeding Once Per Day Gives The Sow Operator An Opportunity to Inspect His Gestating Sows
This Good Management Practice Takes Time, But Pays Big Dividends at Farrowing.
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IMPROVEDPURINASOW
WITH AMINO ACID AND NUTRITIVE BALANCE
HELPS EMBRYOS
CHOW
LIVE
• MORE MILK = BETTER PIGS
A sow’s feed requirements change after she
farrows. She needs a ration that will help her
produce plenty of milk for her pigs while building
up her body for the big job of producing another
litter. The pounds her pigs put on during the
first few weeks of life will be their most efficient
- gams. Purina Sow Chows are formulated to help
her produce plenty of milk for her pigs' at the
same time build up her body for the job ahead.
PIGS
MEAN
• SOWS NEED
CONDITION, NOT FAT
Purina Sow Chow is formulated to give the sow
the'critical ammo acids and nutrient balance to
takd care of her own body at the same time she
is growing her embryos. Not only must the sow
or gilt furnish nutrients to grow embryos (an
amazing task in itself) but she must grow,
maintain, and replenish her own body.
Sow Chow is also formulated to put-her body m
top condition, but at the same time, preventing
excess fat buildup. A fat sow costs more to
maintain, isn’t as healthy and can have difficulty
at farrowing.
VrKEEP FEED COSTS *
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Mix one pound Sow Chow Concentrate
with 4 pounds of your grain.
Or use Purina Sow Chow Complete.
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