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2 VITAMINS THAT HELP YOUR SOW GIVE BIRTH TO MORE LITTER WITH EASE

Vitamin E

This vitamin plays a vital role in maintaining the reproductive health of sows, as well as supporting their immune system. Vitamin E supplementation has been shown to reduce the incidence of stillborn piglets and improve sow reproductive performance.
During pregnancy, sows have increased nutritional demands to support fetal growth and development. Vitamin E supplementation improves reproductive performance in sows by increasing litter size, reducing the incidence of stillborn piglets, and improving piglet birth weight. Sows supplemented with vitamin E have a 33% lower incidence of stillbirths compared to sows that do not receive vitamin E supplementation.

However, it is important to consult with a veterinarian or animal nutritionist to determine the appropriate dosage and timing of vitamin E supplementation, as excessive amounts can be harmful.

Vitamin A

Adequate vitamin A intake during pregnancy is necessary for proper fetal development, including the development of the eyes, skin, and other organs. Vitamin A also plays a critical role in the formation of the placenta, which provides vital nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus.

Studies have shown that a vitamin A deficiency during pregnancy can result in placental insufficiency, which is a condition where the placenta does not function properly, leading to reduced fetal growth and development. Vitamin A deficiency during pregnancy has also been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage and preterm birth.

The placenta provides essential nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus and helps to remove waste products. Vitamin A plays a critical role in the formation and maintenance of the placenta, as it is necessary for the development and differentiation of the cells that make up this organ.

Natural sources of Vitamin A for Pigs

Carrots and sweet potatoes are good sources of vitamin A and can be included in pig feed as a supplement or as a natural source.

Natural sources of vitamin E for Pigs

Soybeans, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ are good sources of vitamin E and can be included in pig feed as a supplement or as a natural source.

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HOW TO USE SJN FORTIFIED RICE

Low Cost Pig Feed :-

(1) SUGGESTED MIXING RATIOS:-
> SJN Fortified Rice Bran40-50%
>Cassava peels (dried or fermented)30-40%
> fruits/vegetables scraps/weaste 20-30%

(2) HOW TO SERVE
>Serve moist, if the fluids from fruits/vegetables weaste is not enough add small water.
> Sliced/Choppe & Cut the vegetables into smaller pieces that the pig can easily eat
>Mix Homogenously/thoroughly.

(3) Substitute for cassava peels include :-
+Plantain Peels, +Potato Peels, +Yam Peels, +Rotten Tubers +RESTAURANT Left OVER, +OKPA CHARF +AKAMU CHARF, + Dried Spent Grain, PKC etc

(4) SUBSTITUTE FOR VEGETABLE SCRAPS INCLUDES:-
platain/banana leave, cocoyam leaves, sweet potato leaves, and any order vegetables edible by man.

?!?Avoid Onion and parsley leaves in the vegetables group. Parsley leaves are leaves that becomes slimy (like ogbono) when sliced/chopped/grinded

(5) Fruits implies most fruits edible by man with the exception of Citrus & onion

(6)PIG FEEDING PLAN
A pig farmer plans feeding for two categories of pigs in his farm:
1. The reproductive herd &
2. The commercial herd: Includes all pigs being grown for slaughter.

NOTE :- Whether a pig is for reproduction or for commercial slaughter; it must feed after weaning @4 weeks; for another 1-6 month ( 4-24weeks)

(7) FEEDING THE REPRODUCTIVE HERD :
This is the production engine of the farm. It produces either pigs for growing to slaughter or sale to other farmers. The reproductive herd includes; Gilts, Sows and Boars.

The feeding cost plan is divided into 3 sub categories listed below together with their average rations:-

(i)Dry sow diet = (Ration 3kg) Dry sows (Average duration from weaning to Insemination is 5 days). Hence, 3kg×5days = 15kg feed is needed

(ii) Gestating sow diet = (Ration 3kg) Gestation (Average duration is 114 days). Hence, 3kg×114days = 342kg feed needed

(iii) Lactating sow diet = (Ration 6kg) Lactation (Average duration is 28 days) Hence, 6kg×28days = 168kg (Fed adlibtum
(iv) add 20kg for wastage

(8) TOTAL FEEDS REQUIREMENTS FOR ONE PIG :- 15kg+342kg+168kg+20kg = 527kg.

(9) If you use SJN fortified Rice Bran as your major feed ingredient (50%), you will require (527÷2)= 263.5kg of rice bran, multiplied by 40Naira)kg
= 10,540 Naira.

(10) Plus cost of Srap fruits, Vegetables & cassava peels/ Substitute Cheaper Ingredients; estimated to be about 5,000 Naira.
Conclusion>>> you need about 17,000 20,000 to feed one productive pig for a reproductive cycle