Value of Corn Micron Size for the Breeding Herd

Value of Corn Micron Size for the Breeding Herd

By: Bart Borg In our last article, we discussed the value of corn micron size for the growing pig relating to feed conversion improvement. In this period of high-priced corn, it is very important to monitor and manage grind quality targets both for average micron size...
Corn Particle Size – Pay Attention and Harvest the Value

Corn Particle Size – Pay Attention and Harvest the Value

By: Bart Borg, Ph.D. Optimizing corn particle size is one of those “must be’s” that easily fits into the category of “the basics”, but it is not top of mind every day and can easily get off track. The potential negative financial impact, especially at $6.50/bu corn,...
Amino Acids – The Building Blocks of Protein

Amino Acids – The Building Blocks of Protein

By Bart Borg, PhD Amino acid nutrition for all species has evolved over the past several years into a very refined understanding of animal requirements as well as methods of measurement and diet formulation. The three components that are required for accurate nutrient...
Feed Conversion Change  – Consider the Economics

Feed Conversion Change  – Consider the Economics

Feed conversion is one of those production metrics that is many times used as the discussion and relative comparison point from one operation to the next or one group of pigs or birds to the next. We all want to be able to talk about low feed conversion numbers. Feed...