When engaging in livestock farming, it is important to follow the general rules of maintenance and care. One of the main points is feeding. The diet of pigs should contain both natural ingredients and specialized feeds that have a beneficial effect on growth and development, as well as strengthen the immune system. One of the most healthy and balanced feeds for pigs is Purina. Let's consider what features are typical for it and get acquainted with the recommendations for use.
Series advantages
Purina feed for pigs is chosen by domestic and foreign farmers interested in a profitable business in the field of agricultural technology. There are two groups of Purina products. BMWD stands for protein-mineral-vitamin supplements. The purpose of such nutrient mixtures is to normalize the nutritional diet of pigs and increase their physiological properties. BMVC is a protein-mineral-vitamin concentrate that provides livestock diets with a complex of the most essential substances.
Among the advantages of the series of feeds:
- product development by leading specialists;
- high-tech production with control over every stage;
- absence of harmful hormones, antibiotic substances and growth-stabilizing components;
- increasing livestock productivity;
- content of enzymes and components to accelerate metabolism and strengthen the immune system;
- three forms of release - powder mixture, granules and briquettes.
Composition and properties
The composition of Purina feeds from the BMVD and BMVK categories is similar, but the second option contains more special components.
The main structure of BMVD feed is represented by the following components:
- Vitamins A, B, D, E, K.
- Cereals (contain 38% protein, 7% fiber and 4% fat).
- Vegetable oils.
- Cake and meal.
- Minerals.
- Antioxidants.
- Amino acids.
- Mineral fatty acids.
Purina concentrates, in addition to the above ingredients, contain:
- Probiotics.
- Flour made from crushed fish bones and limestone.
- Substances that adsorb mycotoxins.
The balanced composition of Purina pig feed saturates the body with fiber, proteins and dietary fiber. The combination of these components guarantees full development and good health.
Varieties of Purina food
All food produced by the Purina brand is divided into three groups depending on the age category:
- “Prestarter” - for suckling piglets whose age does not exceed forty-six days.
- “Starter” is food for piglets aged from forty-six to eighty days.
- “Fattening” - for mature pigs from eighty to one hundred and eighty days.
Standard packages have a weight of five, ten, twenty-five and forty kilograms.
Rules of application
Each type of food has individual rules for use. For feeding piglets whose digestive system has not fully developed, Prestarter feed, produced in granules, is used. This complementary feeding is recommended to be introduced on the third to seventh day from birth. For better absorption, you should first soften the granules in water heated to 60 degrees Celsius.
Initial portions should be given to piglets every two to three hours, and then gradually increase the frequency of feeding. For 1 kg of the basic diet, 20 kg of Prestarter is added.
“Starter” food, which accelerates body weight growth and activates metabolism, can be given without dilution with water. However, animals must have constant access to clean drinking water. Suitable for young pigs weighing over 10 kg. At the initial stages, this food should be mixed with Prestarter for 2-3 days. This way the animals will be able to adapt faster. The share of Starter food should be 25% of the basic diet.
It is recommended to combine fattening with other Purina products in equal proportions at the initial stages. You should also be aware of the three main feeding techniques:
- Meat - a method for obtaining lean and tender meat with a weight exceeding 100 kg.
- Bacon - to obtain juicy, aromatic meat with a layer of fat and a spicy taste.
- Fattening to fatty condition - this method is used to obtain a product consisting of meat up to 45% and bacon up to 50%.
Shelf life
The storage period is 6 months from the date of manufacture. It is necessary to store in original packaging, placing it in a dry place, protected from sunlight. Purina is a universal feed for pigs and other animals. When choosing a suitable variety, you need to take into account the age and condition of the animal. The product will ensure proper development and high immunity.
