Pork producers like you in Western Canada work hard to meet the demands for high quality, lean meat by the consumer. When it comes to choosing the correct nutrition for your livestock, Co-op’s Feed Team is here to help. Comprised of experts in a range of nutritional specialities, Feed Team Members stay up to date on the newest innovations in animal nutrition, in order to help you make the best choice possible.
Benefits of Whole Earth Swine Feeds
Available as complete feeds, premix, or supplement, Whole Earth (WE) Swine feeds c. These feeds are also added with other feed additives to improve the immune systems and gut health of pigs, resulting in better performance.
- WE Swine feeds are free of animal by-products and antibiotics
- Feeds are nutritionally formulated for digestible protein (amino acids) promoting faster growth
- WE feeds are supplemented with ideal levels of vitamins and minerals
- Feeds are supplemented with enzymes and gut health modulators for better digestion
- WE Swine feeds are choice feed for animals’ full satisfaction and optimum performance
- Products are designed by a professional swine nutritionist
- Feeds are formulated using the latest research in swine nutrition
- WE feeds are made of high-quality ingredients
- Feeds are produced in Western Canada using locally available grains and other ingredients
In accordance with changes to the access of medically important antimicrobials, WE Swine diets contain no medications. Farm management practices should be adjusted to protect animals against diseases.
Feeding Rates
WE Complete Feeds - WE Pig Starter (#11200) and WE Pork Grower (#12458): Feed the pigs free choice.
WE Swine Supplement (#14329) and WE Swine Premix (#16501): Mix products with ground wheat, ground barley, ground oats, soybean meal, vegetable or canola oil, or canola meal to make complete diets as shown in the feeding chart, then feed the pigs free choice.
Tips for Raising Successful Herds
The following swine management tips will help you achieve optimum growth or breeding performance for your herd:
- Provide clean drinking water to the animal at all times
- Keep the floor, feeders, and waterers clean
- Maintain desired barn temperature and air quality
- Protect herd from rodents and other scavengers
- Follow strict biosecurity measure to prevent diseases in animals
- Separate sick animals from the herd and seek veterinary help as needed
- Remove any dead animals immediately from the farm and dispose of appropriately
- Use good-quality grains for on-farm feed mixing
- Keep records for major production parameters and other events
- Regularly test your grains and water for quality checks
For more information about Whole Earth Swine feeds, or any other Co-op feed product, contact your local Feed Team Member.