Reducing
feed waste on your farm - Checklist
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Feed
distribution system and storage |
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Are all feed bins numbered |
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Feed bin management and cleaning routines |
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Feed bin filling issues |
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Feed storage – especially creep |
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Use of feed barrows |
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Medicated feed in correct bins |
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Feed palatability problems |
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Feeder
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Feeder type per batch |
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Feed space per pig |
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Feed pipe position |
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Distribution of feed in feeders |
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Position of feeder in pen |
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Ease of examination of feeder |
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Feed and drinker position |
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Feeders covered |
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Management
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Feed type correct |
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Growth curve adequate |
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Feed presented to the pig |
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Feeder management |
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Feeding routines |
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Creep feeding routines |
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Lactation feeding routines |
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Gestation feedings routines |
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Gilt feeding routines |
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Feed at entry |
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Feed at exit |
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Hospital pen feed routines |
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Feeder
management |
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Holes in feeder |
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Feed quantity |
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Water in feed |
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Soiling
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Weather issues |
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Feed used as bedding |
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Mouldy feed |
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Rodents and vermin |
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Feeding
the wrong animals |
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Genetics/ potential |
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None pregnant sows |
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Prior to slaughter routines |
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Over-weights/ under-weights/ over fat |
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Runt pigs, especially farrowing area |
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Sick pigs |
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Chronic diseases on farms |
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Wet bedding – activation energy |
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Air temperature correct around the farm |
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