Lower the protein content of your swine nursery Feeds with L-Tryptophan and L-Valine
Please listen to Dr. Mike Tokach explain how Kansas State University conducted a
series of research trials to conclude that piglets fed lower CP nursery diets performed
as well as pig fed higher protein diets.
Short Summary
5 Minutes
Detailed Summary
25 Minutes
Advantages for piglets fed Low CP diets –
- More cost effective than higher protein diets
- Less potential bacterial contamination than the higher CP diets
- More consistent nutrient content than by-products that vary in nutrient content
- Less shipping costs for base mixes/use more on-farm corn in the formulation
- Less N excretion (ammonia in the barns) for healthier piglets and workers