Swine Grist
VOL. 2 ISSUE 1 | FALL 2014
A P E R I O D I C N E W S L E T T E R P R O D U C E D B Y G R A N D V A L L E Y F O R T I F I E R S LT D .
Jim Ross, Chairman Dear Friends, Again this past summer Fortified Nutrition Limited (FNL) sponsored a total of seven Customer Appreciation Barbeques across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Our FNL sales teams from each of the 3 provinces were augmented by the addition of Ian Ross, Clarke Walker, Dr. Martin Clunies, Bruce Schumann, David Ross and myself from the Grand Valley Fortifiers head office in Cambridge Ontario. The barbeques were a great time to get to know each other better, to make new friends and to share information on new products and advancements in our companies. We thank all who were able to attend. Grand Valley Fortifiers was happy to be able to introduce our new improved BioSure™ Nursery Feeds and our new BioForce® Piglet Premixes to the attendees. From more information on these products and how they are performing please see below for the latest field data just recently released. Sincerely, Jim Ross
BIOSURE & BIOFORCE NURSERY PROGRAM RESULTS
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he new and improved Nursery Feeds program has raised the bar on nursery pig performance without the use of porcine plasma. Starting in the creep or at weaning, the all new BioSure™ Nursery Feeds product line is designed to provide the most aggressive growth rates and feed conversion ratios in the industry today. The BioSure™ line contains an improved combination of milk proteins, cooked cereals and Bionic® Oil Blend targeted to optimize post-weaning growth and feed efficiency. With the goal of setting the foundation for lifetime performance, BioSURE™ Program Results 8 –12 kg Body Weight
the BioSure™ pelleted starters are designed to get all pigs of various weaning weights and ages off to an amazing start and growing them to approximately 9.5 kg body weight before moving them onto BioForce® piglet premixes made on-farm or at a local commercial feed mill. With the ADG and FCR that is being achieved throughout the nursery feeding period, GVF and Fortified Nutrition’s customers are achieving very competitive cost per kilogram of gain measures while moving heavy, healthy and uniform pigs into their grow/finish barns for fast and efficient grow out. Talk to your Fortified Nutrition Swine Specialist and be sure to try these new, outstanding products in your operation. n BioSURE™/ BioForce® Piglet Premix Program Results 8 –36 kg BW
Performance Achieved # of Pigs Started Average Starting Weight Average Ending Weight
Average 2188 7.9 kg 12.2 kg
Performance Achieved # of Pigs Started Average Starting Weight Average Ending Weight
Average 2188 7.9 kg 35.9 kg
Average Gain/Pig Average # of Days Mortality Average Daily Gain Average Daily Feed Intake Feed Conversion Ratio
4.4 kg 12.9 0.7 % 340.4 g 0.34 kg 1.02
Average Gain/Pig Average # of Days Mortality Average Daily Gain Average Daily Feed Intake
28.0 kg 47.3 2.0 % 592.4 g 0.96 kg
Feed Conversion Ratio
1.64
Feeds used: BioSURE™ Pelleted Nursery Feeds Results averaged over 21 trials
Alberta 1-866-610-5770 Saskatchewan 1-877-242-8882 Manitoba 1-866-626-3933
Feeds used: BioSURE™ Pelleted Nursery Feeds & BioForce® Piglet Premix Results averaged over 21 trials
Ian Ross, President & CEO | Jim Ross, Chairman Clarke Walker, VP & COO Dr. Martin Clunies, Monogastric Nutritionist David Ross/Patti Bobier, Publishers
Table 2. The effect of Omega-3 on performance of market hogs
THE VALUE OF OMEGA-3 IN VEGETABLE OIL
by: BRUCE SCHUMANN Swine Nutritionist, Grand Valley Fortifiers
ADG (g/d)
Control 961
84 kg - mkt 68 kg - mkt 50 kg - mkt 968
1015
1054
ADFI (g/d) 2500 2570 2530 2550 F/C
2.80 2.72 2.69 2.53
Backfat (mm) 17.0 15.6 16.5 16.8
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ecently, there has been a great deal of interest in the feeding of Omega-3 fatty acids to livestock animals for improved health and immune function. Research completed by Spencer et al., 2004 showed that nursery pigs fed diets with soy oil or marine oils, high in Omega-3 fatty acids, gain more weight compared to those fed Choice White Grease from pork, with no added Omega-3 fatty acids (Figure 3). While Pigs fed a combination of Omega-3 marine oils and Choice White Grease had intermediate levels of performance compared to the high Omega-3 or no Omega-3 fed pigs. Figure1. Effect of fat source on pig performance from 6.6 to 20 kg body weight 390
375 Average Daily Gain
360
345
330 0% Oil
5% SBO
5% MO
5% CWG
CWG & FO
In addition, results of a Grand Valley Fortifiers sponsored research trial completed at Ridgetown Agricultural College (1995) showed that increasing the Omega-3 content of the diet improved the performance of market hogs from 25 kg to 110 kg market weight. All diets provided the same amount of energy and differed only by Omega-3 content. Average daily gain, feed conversion and carcass index improved with increasing Omega-3 content of the diet (Table 1). Table 1. The effect of Omega-3 level on performance of market hogs Start weight (kg)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
27.2
27.2
27.3
27.2
Similarly in sows, researchers Baidoo et al., 2004 (Table 3) reported that feeding diets supplemented with Omega-3 increased both the number of piglets weaned and their weaning weight. The subsequent conception rate was also improved for the sows fed the Omega-3 supplemented diets. Table 3. Effect of Omega-3 on sow reproductive performance Parameters Sow weight loss (kg)
Control Omega-3 23
29.9
Piglet birth weight (kg)
1.45
1.65
Piglet weaning weight (kg)
4.3
4.8
# Pigs weaned
9.05
10.4
Litter weight weaned (kg)
38.91
49.2
% Conception
89.3
100.0
Vegetable sourced oils are rich in both Omega-3 and Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. This is especially true of canola oil. This is in direct contrast with animal fats such as choice white grease (CWG) or beef tallow that are predominantly saturated fats. There are a number of attributes that make vegetable oil attractive to use in today’s marketplace compared with animal fats or animal/vegetable fat blends. Number one, it is not of animal origin. There is no risk of disease transmission as there potentially can be with the use of animal origin ingredients. Because these oils (such as soybean oil, canola oil and linseed oil) are of pure vegetable origin, they also qualify to be used by producers raising hogs under a “Vegetable Grain Fed” and/or “No Animal By-products” method of production claims. The energy digestibility of vegetable oil is significantly higher than that of tallow or CWG. However, much of the improved performance we see in sows and their offspring is not just a product of better energy digestibility compared to animal sourced fat, but the effect that Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids have metabolically on the animal, such as hormone synthesis and nutrient partitioning. Talk to your Fortified Nutrition Swine Specialist today for more information on how vegetable oil can be of benefit to your operation today. n
ADG (g/d) 908 943 933 945 ADFI (g/d)
2506 2574 2547 2570
F/C
2.76 2.73 2.73 2.72
Index
105.7 107.8 107.4 107.2
In a study completed at the University of Guelph, growing-finishing pigs were offered Iso-caloric diets with differing Omega-3 levels for different periods during the finishing phase (50kg to market weight). Performance data indicates that pigs fed the highest levels of Omega-3 for the longest period of time had the greatest weight gain and were the most efficient in converting feed to weight gain and lean meat (Table 2).
POTENTIAL MYCOTOXINS IN SWINE FEEDS
by: DR. MARTIN CLUNIES Monogastric Nutritionist, Grand Valley Fortifiers
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all is upon us, and the harvest for this year is nearly completed. Most of our grains across Canada (corn, wheat and barley) have experienced less than favorable growing conditions seeing long periods of drought and/or rain at critical times during the growth and maturity cycle that can have a damaging effect on the quality of the harvest. Often as we approach the beginning of the harvest season we start to see symptoms of “Bottom of
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the Bin Syndrome�. Fluctuating temperatures of warm days and cool nights throughout the summer and early fall, combined with larger head space in bins, due to the low level of grains, create moisture that can often lead to the growth of the ever present Fusarium fungi and the production of mycotoxins. These fungi are typically found in the grain fines, common at the end of the bin, and produce toxins that can have a significant negative impact on the performance and economic efficiencies of your operation. The main effects of mycotoxins are 1) Vomitoxin (or DON): reduction in feed intake, inhibition of protein synthesis and lean tissue gain which affects % carcass lean and reduced immune function; 2) Zearalenone: disruption of normal reproductive development in gilts manifested as swollen vulvas, with poor return to estrus following weaning, anoestrus in mature sows resulting in pseudo-pregnancies and reduced litter size; 3) T-2 toxin: necrosis of the oral cavity and effects on the digestive system, infertility caused by ovarian lesions, and decreased immune function (through the disruption of DNA and RNA synthesis). As little as 1 ppm of vomitoxin contamination in feed has been shown to reduce feed intake, while 0.5 - 1 ppm of zearalenone may result in reproductive problems with breeding replacement gilts. The cumulative effect of these mycotoxins is a decrease in growth rate, lethargy and reduction in immune resistance to disease in swine fed contaminated grains.
NEW BRANDON MB FNL LOCATION
by: DAVID ROSS VP & Marketing Manager, Grand Valley Fortifiers
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his past summer we were happy to secure a new FNL warehouse and outlet located in Brandon, Manitoba. This new space will be home base for Kevin Steel and Devin Steele, our Brandon FNL team. The newly rented facility is located at 921 Douglas Street and includes half of the building previously rented to The Door Depot. Currently, the interior is undergoing some renovations to better accommodate storage of our products and room for Kevin and Devin to work. We are also excited to announce that this space will include a shower and customer lounge for guests to stop in and visit while picking up premixes and starters or other shopping items in Brandon. Renovations are due to be completed in early 2015. If you are in the Brandon area we encourage you to stop by and see the space and visit with Kevin or Devin. If you are interested in purchasing any premixes or nursery feeds and live in the Brandon MB area you are welcome to purchase and pick up your needed products at this location. n
Suggestions: Pork producers should therefore be on the lookout for signs of poor appetite, breeding problems and poor immunity as signs from possible mycotoxin contamination of their grains. If grain mycotoxin contamination is suspected, samples should be taken to determine which toxin(s) is involved and the amount present. Proper sampling has a significant effect on the detection of toxins due to hot spots of toxins which may be encountered or missed in storage bins. Taking 10 samples over a period of harvest days, combining these and then taking a representative composite sample 500 g – 1000g subsample to send to the laboratory is advised. Dry samples can be stored at room temperature in either paper or plastic bags. If samples are wet (greater than 12% moisture), samples should be oven-dried or frozen, to reduce moisture and in turn, reduce further mold growth and mycotoxin production. Likewise, if samples cannot be submitted for laboratory analysis in a timely manner (<1 week), samples should be stored in a cloth or paper bag, as opposed to plastic, to prevent further mold growth and mycotoxin production. While there are over 300 known mycotoxins, most companies will test for only the 3 big toxins (Vomitoxin, T2 and zearlenone).
Thank you to everyone who participated in The Great Outdoors Giveaway and congratulations to the grand prize winner,
KEN HUIZINGA.
When more than one toxin is present, the effect is greater than the sum of the toxins acting individually. Because there are often multiple toxins at play, it is important that we try to identify as many toxins present as we can, to understand the potential effect it can have on your operation. Fortified Nutrition currently tests for 13 toxins in their mycotoxin screen test. Comparing your assay results with observations of health and/ or performance changes occurring in your barn, will allow us to make a targeted approach to our recommendations that will reduce the impact of toxins in your operation. n For more information on how we can assist you with your mycotoxin analysis please contact your Fortified Nutrition Swine Specialist. Source: Nasdaq.com
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RESEARCH REPORT THE EFFECT OF SANITIZING DRINKING WATER FOR GROW/FINISH HOGS
Table 1. Water sanitizer (O2xySan) on performance of market hogs from 25-110 kg body weight Measurements
Sanitized
No-Sanitizer
Number of pigs started
1660
1120
Avg. weight of starting pigs, kg
24.80
24.82
Number of pigs marketed
1611
1051
Avg. weight of marketed pigs, kg
110.80
110.71
Avg. carcass weight, kg
89.19
89.12
Avg. daily gain, grams/day
780.9
723.7
Culls and mortality, #
49
69
Background: O xySan a water additive is used as a water sanitizer for livestock drinking water. In this trial a total of 2500 pigs were used to evaluate the effect of a water treatment used to sanitize drinking water lines for pigs. The finishing barn consisted of 10 rooms, with rooms located on each side of a central hallway. Each room held approximately 250 pigs. Each room could accommodate 2 water treatments as there were both medicated and non-medicated lines. The O xySan treatment was designated to the non-medicated lines and delivered in the water at 1:5,000 parts. The medicated line had water in which no additives were included.
% culls and mortality
2.95%
6.16%
Mortality, %
2.86%
4.95%
Animal Procedures: Feeder pigs approximately 25 kgs body weight, were randomly assigned to rooms and pens, with approximately 125 pigs per treatment per room. All pigs were weighed at the beginning of the trial. Pigs were marketed at approximately 110 kg body weight. At the end of the trial individual final weights were determined from Ontario Pork shipping sheets. In addition, 63 pigs per treatment from each room were weighed on day 25, 49 and 73 and these weights were recorded. This number of pigs was calculated using the Berndston method – to assess the number of replicates necessary to detect a statistical difference at P <0.0 5. Feed was manufactured via a central mixing area, and then augured to each of the rooms electronically, and the system was able to measure how much feed went into each room. However, there was no opportunity to calculate the feed efficiency separately for each of the water treatments. Average daily gain was calculated for all pigs in the barn, and expressed as an average for each of the treatments described above. Similarly mortality was reported for each treatment.
utures and cash markets for soybean meal have both been rallying higher as the soybean supply pipeline had pretty much ran empty as we approached new crop harvest and an extended wet period delaying harvest. This along with transportation delays left exporters and crushers aggressively competing for available supplies. This upfront demand has increased futures and basis values through November and now into December/January. Short term the goal has been to just secure supply and longer term the outlook shows much larger ending stock’s at the end of this new crop year as spring SBM offers are currently $150/mt below nearby offers. 2013-14 US soy ending stocks was a very low 92 million bushels and the 2014-15 crop is still projected to have ending stocks of 450 million. The big questions are will the demand turn lower as some buyers have double booked needs to secure immediate supply? Will additional Argentine meal sales lead to additional cancellations from the U.S.? Will South America get the balance of their bean acreage planted on time with favourable growing conditions? The price of soybeans has not rallied to the levels that the meal has so there is a savings opportunity for those able to incorporate roasted soy’s into their ration.
This experiment was complicated by the fact that during the experimental period the pigs got sick, due to a PRRS outbreak origination in the sow herd. Thus the results provided an indication of how sanitation products performed under commercial conditions where the stress challenges may be greater than in most “research conditions”.
Dried distiller’s grains values have dropped as export demand is lower. China is still not accepting American shipments without documentation showing they’re free of unapproved genetically modified corn varieties. This combined with slow turnover in rail cars has been pressuring prices. Next week we’re seeing prices take a step higher as I’m sure demand is improving with high SBM values. n
Martin Clunies PhD, Bruce Schumann MSc, Paul Ferreira BSc & Scott Walker, Diploma. Objective: To evaluate the effect of providing sanitized water (O xySan, 1: 5,000 parts) compared to regular un-sanitized drinking water for growing-finishing pigs. 2
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Results & Conclusions: During the first 25 day period of the trial, when the pigs were healthy, there was no difference in the performance of pigs provided sanitized versus non-sanitized drinking water. However after 25 days when the PRRS outbreak occurred, the pigs provided the sanitized drinking water treatment had better average daily weight gain and almost half the percent mortality of the pigs not supplemented with sanitized drinking water. Similarly the sum of pig culls and mortality for the pigs provided the sanitized water was almost half that of pigs not provided the sanitized source of water. n OxySan is not currently available through Fortified Nutrition but may be available at the new Farmers Farmacy – Brandon location in 2015.
by: STEVE MCGUFFIN Manager, Direct Source Commodities
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Thought for the Day
“Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp. He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes the grass grow on the hills. He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call. His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse nor his delight in the legs of a man; The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.” Psalm 147: 7-11