Swine feeding : publication
Marcia S. Carlson and Thomas J. FangmanDepartment of Animal SciencesThe term antibiotic means "against life" or "destructive to life." An antibiotic is a natural compound synthesized by a living organism that inhibits the growth of another living organism.
John C. Rea and Trygve VeumDepartment of Animal SciencesFeed is a major portion of the total costs involved in Missouri swine production. Interest in on-farm ration formulation and mixing is growing, particularly in years of short feed supplies and high prices.
Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri farrow-to-finish operation that produces 22 pigs/sow/year and sells hogs at 280 pounds.
Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri swine operation raising feeder pigs, producing 22 pigs/sow/year and selling pigs at 40 pounds.
Heather HellmanGraduate research assistantMarcia CarlsonState extension swine nutrition specialist
It is still possible to use large amounts of forage with the breeding herd. Visit our site to learn about using Forages for Swine.
Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri hog finishing farm that buys 103 head of 40-pound pigs and sells 100 head of 280-pound hogs.
Marcia CarlsonState extension swine nutrition specialistHeather WiltGraduate research assistant in animal sciences