Early weaning of pigs presents many challenges and opportunities. You want to
be sure that your feeding program gets your pigs off to a flying start. That's
why Vita Plus has researched and developed the SureStart Nutrition System, a
complete line of pelleted products to suit your pigs' nutritional needs.
The SureStart System has a few simple steps to success.
Your Vita Plus representative can show you how to:
- Assess the weight distribution of your groups
- Reduce the variation within pens
- Select the SureStart product right for your pigs.
- Develop, implement and check a target feed budget
All of the SureStart products are available with a variety of different
medications. |
| is the scientifically formulated first stage
pellet of the SureStart Nursery Pig Nutrition System. This intensive care
mini-pellet is targeted for pigs weighing less than 8 lb. SureStart 6/8 is amino
acid balanced and has highly digestible animal protein and energy sources that
closely match baby pigs' rapidly developing digestive ability. Plasma proteins
are included to stimulate feed intake and maximize gains. In addition, zinc oxide
and acidifiers are added for growth promotion and improved feed efficiency. |
| is the second stage pellet of the SureStart
Nursery System and is designed to meet the needs of 8 to 12 lb pigs. It contains
dried plasma and fish meal to optimize the amino acid profile of the diet and
maximize feed intake. In addition, zinc oxide and acidifiers are added for growth
promotion and improved feed efficiency. |
| is designed to be fed to pigs weighing 16 to 25 lb.
SureStart 16/25 contains milk products, fish meal, and high levels of
fortification to meet the nutrient requirements of the young pig. This complete
feed is designed to reduce the costs and challenges associated with on-farm
manufacturing of starter feeds. In addition, copper sulfate is added for growth
promotion and improved feed efficiency. |
| is the pelleted feed in the SureStart
Nursery System designed to meet the needs of 12 to 16 lb pigs. SureStart 12/16
reduces feed costs by transitioning pigs to less costly diets more rapidly.
Acidifiers are included to help maintain gut function and optimize nutrient
utilization. In addition, zinc oxide is added for growth promotion and improved
feed efficiency. |
| is formulated for pigs that weigh 25 to 50
lb. SureStart 25/50 is the final pellet product in the SureStart Nursery System.
Fish meal and sweeteners are included to stimulate feed consumption. Copper
sulfate is added for growth promotion and improved feed efficiency. |