Pig nutrition and feed
Learn how to balance your pig herd’s nutritional requirements.
Topics
Prohibited feed for pigs (swill)
Find out what you can and can't legally feed pigs, including the risks and penalties associated with swill feeding.
Understand nutritional requirements
Find out what nutrients pigs need for a balanced diet.
Energy
Learn about digestible energy (DE) and the 9 amino acids that are essential for pig growth.
Amino acids
Learn about the 9 amino acids that need to be included in a pig's diet.
Minerals and salt
Select the right minerals to promote bone development and muscle growth in pigs.
Mix feed
Learn how to mix and test the uniformity of feed for pigs.
Assess the condition of pigs
Learn how to score and assess the condition of your pigs.