How to Calculate the FCR for Pig Farming? What are the Reasons for a High FCR ?

Friends who have experience in pig farming believe that they know that the feed-to-meat ratio of pigs needs to be controlled during the breeding process. The feed-to-meat ratio refers to the ratio of the total amount of feed to the weight gain of the pigs. A high feed-to-meat ratio means that the pigs eat more but grow less meat. So, what is the general feed-to-meat ratio of pigs? How to calculate it? Let's talk about this topic today.

What is the general FCR for pig farming

1. Piglet stage: Pigs weighing 15-30 kg, that is, pigs about 15-20 days after weaning. At this stage, the growth rate of piglets is faster, but the body size is small, and the food intake is not very large. The feed-to-meat ratio should not be higher than 1.3:1, and the feed consumption can be controlled at about 20 kg. At this stage, the physique of piglets is enhanced to lay the foundation for later fattening.
2. Early fattening stage: Pigs weighing 30-60 kg are in the early fattening stage. At this stage, the pigs mainly grow bones, and the feed-to-meat ratio should not be higher than 1.8:1. The feed consumption should be controlled at about 55 kg. Use Lima Biotech Pig Growth Booster at this stage to supplement vitamins and trace elements to promote growth.
3. Late fattening stage: Pigs weighing 60-100 kg are in the late fattening stage. The feed-to-meat ratio is unstable at this stage and will be affected by the breed of the pig. When the pig's weight is between 60-85 kg, the feed-to-meat ratio should be 2.8-3:1. When the pig's weight reaches 85 kg, the feed-to-meat ratio should be 3-3.5:1. If it is a three-way pig, the feed-to-meat ratio will be relatively low, generally 3:1. If it is a local pig, the feed-to-meat ratio will be relatively high, generally 3.5-4:1. At this stage, use Lima Biotech Pig Growth Booster to improve the utilization rate of feed

How to calculate the FCR of pig farming

The feed-to-meat ratio of pigs refers to the total amount of feed consumed for every kilogram of weight gain of the pigs. The calculation is: total feed consumption/weight gain of the pigs. Note that the units should be consistent. Generally speaking, if the feed-to-meat ratio is higher, it means that more feed is fed, but the pigs gain less weight, the cost of the pig farmer will be higher, and the feeding method needs to be adjusted in time.

Reasons for high FCR and the necessity of using Lima Biotech Pig Growth Booster

1. The physique of the pigs is poor and they often get sick, which will lead to slow growth and increase the feed-to-meat ratio. Using Lima Biotech Pig Growth Booster can effectively improve the physique of the pigs, reduce the occurrence of diseases in the pigs, promote healthy growth of the pigs, and reduce the feed-to-meat ratio.
2. The feed nutrition is unbalanced or the quality is too poor, which makes the pigs unable to obtain the nutrients needed for growth from the feed, which will eventually lead to an increase in the feed-to-meat ratio. Using Lima Biotech Pig Growth Booster can effectively promote the pigs' absorption of feed, obtain the nutrients of the feed in time, thereby balancing the nutrition and reducing the feed-to-meat ratio.
3. If the pig house environment is too dirty or the temperature is not suitable, the pigs will have a decreased appetite and low feed intake, resulting in feed waste and increased feed-to-meat ratio. Using Lima Biotech Pig Growth Booster can effectively reduce the generation of ammonia in the pig pen, promote the improvement of the pen environment, increase the appetite of the pigs, increase feed intake, save feed costs, and effectively reduce the feed-to-meat ratio.

The above is the topic about the feed-to-meat ratio of pig farming. In the normal breeding process, pig farmers must learn to calculate and control the feed-to-meat ratio and use Lima Biotech Pig Growth Booster well. Do a good job of feeding management to reduce feeding costs and gain more profits.

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