Aiswarya Babu (2006-03-15) COVAS,Mannuthy

Pig will utilize ration based on

1.Rationing system

Ad lib feeding

Restricted feeding

Appetite feeding

2.Forms in which feed is presented

Dry foods

Wet foods

3.Ways of presentation of feed

Trough feeding

Floor feeding

Self-feeders

1.RATIONING SYSTEM
A . Ad lib feeding

Meal , cube and liquid forms of feed ADVANTAGES

Pigs can utilize their full growth potential Labour saving operation Good for porkers

Disadvantages
Food wastage Lower efficiency of food conversion Fatty carcass Overeating may lead to digestive disorders Selective eating of less coarse feed Not good for baconers

B . Restricted feeding

According to requirement Fed once to thrice daily Better efficiency of food conversion 0.45kg less than on ad lib

c. Appetite feeding
Feed in 20 min

Left overs Less food

Early finishers Extra food

2.Forms in which feed is presented

A.dry foods

Meals or cubes

ADVANTAGES OF CUBES OVER MEALS

Less waste Less dust High food conversion rate DISADVANTAGE High cost

B . Wet foods

Feed+water Advantage- reduce dust Disadvantage-extra labour No difference in weight gain

3.Ways of presentation of feed

A . Trough feeding

30-40 cm long trough

B.Floor feeding

Encourages cleanliness Pigs are less inclined to dung where they eat Need less space

c.Self feeders

Trough with cross partition Only one pig can be fed in each sub division Ground cereals and protein

Pig will utilize ration based on

1.Rationing system

Ad lib feeding

Restricted feeding

Appetite feeding

2.Forms in which feed is presented

Dry foods

Wet foods

3.Ways of presentation of feed

Trough feeding

Floor feeding

Self-feeders