Practical Pig Starters Save Money for Baby Pigs
Iowa State University researchers report unsweetened DSM pig starter can boost early growth for pigs weaned around 9 to 12 pounds. Results vary by weight, with DSM helping 10 pound pigs early but offering less benefit by four weeks. lighter piglets show initial gains, while outgrowth reduces DSM need around 12 to 15 pounds. A practical starter diet with 18 percent protein is outlined using corn, soybean meal, dried whey, and methionine.
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Sioux County Pork Producers Grow and Promote Pork
Sioux County Pork Producers with 254 members hold annual meetings in February and run year round activities from cooking education to store promotions. President John Cleveringa notes membership underutilization and efforts to expand, including Pork Queen contests and state award finalists George and Orville Rehder.
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Maria Mulder
Sioux Center
George
Orville Rehder
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