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Swine Nutrition

MFA offers a wide variety of feeds to meet the needs of all swine producers.

Although the size and structure of the pork industry have changed over time, swine feeds are a mainstay of MFA’s animal nutrition offerings. We provide a wide variety of feeds to meet the needs of all swine producers, from commercial operations to youth livestock projects.

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Pig Nutrition 101

Whether you’re raising farrow-to-finish pigs, feeder pigs, sows, heritage breeds or show swine, there are some nutritional basics every producer should know.

A profitable swine enterprise depends on proper nutrition of the hog in each phase of production. In fact, 60% to 80% of the total cost of producing hogs is feed. Carbohydrates and fats are main sources of energy. Swine are monogastric, and compared to ruminants, generally require diets higher in energy and lower in fiber. For that reason, significant amounts of grains are often included in swine rations. Roughage is of lesser importance, although roughages such as alfalfa, corn silage and pasture can be economically used, particularly with gestating sows. Pigs don’t require crude protein in their rations, but they do require amino acids, which are the “building blocks” of protein. MFA swine feeds are formulated for those needs, providing required levels of lysine and other essential amino acids for animal growth and development. Calcium, phosphorus and salt (sodium and chlorine) are the most important major minerals added to swine rations. Important minor miner­als are iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper and manganese. Vitamins are required in small amounts and are essential for normal body functions. The most essential nutrient for a pig is clean, fresh water. Pigs require water for a variety of reasons, including proper function of cells, maintaining body temperature, moving nutrients into the body tissue, removing metabolic waste, growth, and reproduction.

MFA Swine Feeds

The cornerstone of MFA’s swine nutrition offerings is our Evolution line. These feeds include MFA’s Shield Technology, an all-natural blend of essential oils and other additives to enhance animal performance and health. 

Producers may also be interested in MFA Ring Leader Show Pig feeds. Talk with your MFA livestock expert for more information or visit the MFA location nearest you: Store Locator

Disclaimer: The sample feed tags shown with the products below may not reflect the current version of the product. Specific ingredients, feed additives and/or nutrients may differ; feeding rates or recommendations may differ. For a current tag, please contact the MFA Feed Division at (573) 876-5314.

Starter feed for baby pigs. Feed to pigs weighing 25-50 pounds. Available in meal or mini pellet form. Non-animal protein approved formulation.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 20%
  • Lysine, (min) 1.44%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 3.9%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 4%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 0.5% (max) 1%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 0.57%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 0.3% (max) 0.8%
  • Sodium, (min) 0.1% (max) 0.6%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 0.3 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 126 PPM

Feed for growing and finishing pigs. Feed to pigs weighing 50-120 pounds. Non-animal protein approved formulation.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 18%
  • Lysine, (min) 1.28%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 3%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 4%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 0.3% (max) 0.8%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 0.46%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 0.2% (max) 0.7%
  • Sodium, (min) 0.1% (max) 0.6%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 0.3 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 108 PPM

Feed for growing and finishing pigs. Feed to pigs weighing 120-150 pounds. Non-animal protein approved formulation.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 16%
  • Lysine, (min) 0.9%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 3.2%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 4%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 0.3% (max) 0.8%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 0.42%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 0.1% (max) 0.6%
  • Sodium, (min) 0.1% (max) 0.6%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 0.3 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 105 PPM

Feed for growing and finishing pigs. Feed to pigs weighing 200 pounds to market. Non-animal protein approved formulation.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 14%
  • Lysine, (min) 0.84%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 3.3%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 4%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 0.3% (max) 0.8%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 0.4%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 0.1% (max) 0.6%
  • Sodium, (min) 0.1% (max) 0.6%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 0.2 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 104 PPM

A complete feed for sows during gestation. No additional grain is necessary. Non-animal protein approved formulation.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 12%
  • Lysine, (min) 0.69%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 3.2%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 7%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 0.6% (max) 1.1%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 0.57%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 0.3% (max) 0.8%
  • Sodium, (min) 0.1% (max) 0.6%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 0.3 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 120 PPM

Supplement for growing and finishing pigs. Non-animal protein approved formulation using Evolution NAP Starter Shield Crumble (#480383).

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 43%
  • Lysine, (min) 3.65%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 1.5%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 5%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 1.8% (max) 2.3%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 0.94%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 1.2% (max) 1.7%
  • Sodium, (min) 0.4% (max) 0.9%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 1 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 395 PPM

Swine nursery premix to increase digestibility of phytin-bound phosphorus in swine diets. The addition of Shield Technology provides improved immune function, exceptional feed efficiency and a proprietary blend of botanical extracts and synbiotics.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 20%
  • Lysine, (min) 1.2%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 6.7%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 3%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 0.8% (max) 1.3%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 0.54%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 0.6% (max) 1.1%
  • Sodium, (min) 0.1% (max) 0.6%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 0.8 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 6,259 PPM

Swine nursery premix to increase digestibility of phytin-bound phosphorus in swine diets. Contains non-animal protein sources. The addition of Shield Technology provides improved immune function, exceptional feed efficiency and a proprietary blend of botanical extracts and synbiotics.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 21%
  • Lysine, (min) 0.71%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 5.7%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 3%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 0.7% (max) 1.2%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 0.44%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 0.4% (max) 0.9%
  • Sodium, (min) 0.1% (max) 0.6%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 0.6 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 6,260 PPM

Swine starter premix to increase digestibility of phytin-bound phosphorus in swine diets. Contains non-animal protein sources.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 16%
  • Lysine, (min) 6.03%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 3.6%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 7%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 10.6% (max) 12.7%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 3.37%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 8.5% (max) 10.2%
  • Sodium, (min) 3.38% (max) 4.38%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 5.6 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 2,113 PPM

Sow gestation/lactation premix to increase digestibility of phytin-bound phosphorus in swine diets. The addition of Shield Technology provides improved immune function, exceptional feed efficiency and a proprietary blend of botanical extracts and synbiotics.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 9%
  • Lysine, (min) 2.58%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 2.8%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 3%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 14% (max) 16.8%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 5.44%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 9.5% (max) 11.4%
  • Sodium, (min) 3.75% (max) 4.75%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 5.6 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 2,121 PPM

Grower-finisher premix to increase digestibility of phytin-bound phosphorus in swine diets. The addition of Shield Technology provides improved immune function, exceptional feed efficiency and a proprietary blend of botanical extracts and synbiotics.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 11%
  • Lysine, (min) 7.16%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 1.6%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 3%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 17.1% (max) 20.5%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 2.89%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 13.4% (max) 16%
  • Sodium, (min) 5.2% (max) 6.2%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 9.6 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 3,564 PPM

Amino acid premix to increase digestibility of phytin-bound phosphorus in swine diets. Ingredients include L-Lysine, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, dicalcium phosphate and processed grain byproducts.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 49%
  • Lysine, (min) 31.57%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 0.5%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 22%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 2.6% (max) 3.6%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 4.01%
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 16 PPM

Swine premix for non-GMO diets.

Nutrient Analysis:

  • Crude Protein, (min) 2%
  • Lysine, (min) 0.10%
  • Crude Fat, (min) 0.5%
  • Crude Fiber, (max) 1%
  • Calcium (Ca), (min) 16.6% (max) 19.9%
  • Phosphorus, (P) (min) 9.08%
  • Salt (NaCl), (min) 10.5% (max) 12.6%
  • Sodium, (min) 4.1% (max) 5.1%
  • Selenium, (Se) (min) 5.6 PPM
  • Zinc (Zn), (min) 2,134 PPM

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