TN Duroc Offspring Excel
in Nursery Uniformity

A healthy and uniform litter of piglets in the nursery is invaluable for producers. One notable advantage of having a uniform group of piglets is the reduced competition for water and feed. It also allows for better feeding tailored to the specific needs of all animals in the group. This situation leads to:

• Lower stress levels
• Decreased aggression
• Less damage among the animals
• Reduced susceptibility to disease
• Faster recovery following a health problem

The end result of all this is a better performing pig, which is reflected in improved feed conversion, better growth and ultimately higher carcass quality.

Uniformity Matters: The Role of Early Phase Vitality

An essential factor for achieving uniformity in piglet rearing is Early Phase Vitality. This means that TN Duroc piglets arrive in the nursery phase stronger and more uniform, having had the opportunity to grow undisturbed in the farrowing pen. They also cope better with challenges during the transition to nursery. Early Phase Vitality helps maintain high uniformity throughout this period.

The increased uniformity in nursery simplifies the work needed and reduces the workload during the nursery phase as less need to care for underperforming animals, allowing employees to focus on other valuable tasks. Moreover, it streamlines planning, as pigs reach their target weight more quickly as a cohesive group. This efficiency benefits not only the transition to the finishing phase but also when pigs are delivered to the slaughterhouse. 

Summary

In summary, uniformity in the nursery is an significant advantage that contributes to producing healthy and efficient finishers with minimal disturbance. It reduces labor input, gives more job satisfaction and simplifies planning for producers.