Each life phase of a pig is linked to the next

Pig performance in one life phase is correlated to the next. If pigs perform well early in life, they have the right conditions to do so in the next phase as well, thus enhancing uniformity in the finisher pig house. About 85% of recently polled producers saw early feed consumption as a challenge at their facility. The importance of a strong start is well-known. What might not be as widely recognised is the significance of each production phase on the next – and, ultimately, on the finishing f