A-One's Piglets Feed Research Facility - Trial Results
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Performance Trials from our research facility
The ban on AGPs in Pig Feeds meant we had to carry out trials with alternatives. Studies were carried out with available alternatives and we finally struck on a unique blend of natural additives which when included together gave a synergistic and beneficial result
September 2006 – AGP vs. non-AGP
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Control-contains ALPHA 4 |
AGP |
Pigs on trial |
60 |
60 |
Days on trial
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28 |
28 |
Average start weight (kg)
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8.0 |
8.0 |
Average weight out (kg)
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21.1 |
21.2 |
Average D.L.W.G (g/day)
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469.6 |
472.6 |
Average feed intake(kg) |
15.5 |
14.6 |
F.C.R
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1.18:1
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1.10:1
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Conclusion:
The results show that there is no difference in performance between the diet without an AGP and one including an AGP.
For more information about A-One Feeds approach to the removal of AGPs please refer to the article ‘Antibiotic Growth Promoters' in technical news.
Below are the results from performance trials carried out on different farms throughout the country. Each farm is very different so it is important to determine the effects of our feeds in different environments. The environment, genetics of the pig and farm management style influences pig performance. There is a huge variation in these factors from one farm to another, but the results below show that A-One Feeds out performs other competitors in different farm situations.
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Competitor
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A-One
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Pigs on trial |
119 |
119 |
Days on trial
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27
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27
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Average start weight (kg)
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7.45
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7.65
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Average weight out (kg)
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16.16
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16.98
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Average D.L.W.G (g/day)
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322
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346
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Average feed per pig (g/day)
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437
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424
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F.C.R
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1.36:1
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1.22:1
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Conclusion:
The A-One pigs grew 7.5% faster and converted their feed 10% more efficiently.
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Competitor
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A-One
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Pigs on trial |
61 |
58 |
Days on trial
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15
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15
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Average start weight (kg)
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8.23
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7.86
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Average weight out (kg)
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12.57
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12.6
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Average weight gain per pig (kg)
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4.34
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4.74
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Average D.L.W.G (g/day)
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289
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316
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Conclusion:
Although the A-One pigs were on average 370g lighter at the start, they grew nearly 10% faster, catching the bigger pigs up after just 15 days.
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Competitor
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A-One
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Pigs on trial |
150 |
149 |
Days on trial
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25
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25
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Average start weight (kg)
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8.06
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7.51
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Average weight out (kg)
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15.74
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15.52
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Average D.L.W.G (g/day)
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307
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320
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Average feed per pig (g/day)
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397
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408
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F.C.R
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1.33:1
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1.24:1
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Conclusion:
Although the A-One pigs were over 0.5kg lighter at the start they grew over 4% faster and were only 220g lighter after 25 days. The efficiency of feed conversion was over 6% better for the A-One pigs.
- Performance trial Jan/Feb 2006
Competitor
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A-One
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Pigs on trial |
162 |
168 |
Days on trial
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20
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20
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Average start weight (kg)
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6.49
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5.41
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Average weight out (kg)
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10.55
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10.2
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Average weight gain per pig (kg)
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4.06
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4.79
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Average D.L.W.G (g/day)
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203
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239
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F.C.R
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1.46:1
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1.15:1
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Conclusion:
Although a kilo lighter at the start, the pigs on A-One grew 18% faster and converted the feed 21% better.