Midwest Research Consortium (J&A)
Trial Options
Pen weigh dates for trials are flexible and dependent on protocol and needs. Feed inventories taken at weigh dates according to protocol. Feeders normally measured, but typically vacuumed at younger ages. Carcass data collected on all pigs and provided at no extra cost.
Pigs sourced via Gourley Brothers wean pig contract, which is a 5,000 head sow farm.
1
Wean to Feeder
(W2Fdr)
Pigs arrive at weaning (about 21 days of age at about 13 lbs body weight) and stay for approximately 6 weeks or until they're about 55 lbs body weight.
2
Feeder to Finish
(GF)
Pigs start at about 55 lbs body weight and are on trial until marketed (about 290 lbs). Note: There is typically a nursery trial conducted the 6 weeks prior to the start of the Grow-Finish trial. Nursery treatments are randomized across Grow-Finish treatments.
3
Wean to Finish
(W2F)
Pigs arrive at weaning (about 21 days of age and at about 13 lbs body weight) and stay until marketed (about 290 lbs).
J&A Barn Features
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Two rooms in 80 ft wide x 160 ft long barn
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Tunnel ventilated with 8 ft deep pit and pit fans
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Total slotted concrete flooring
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60 test pens (30 per room) (8.2ft X 18.5ft)
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21 pigs per pen at 7.2 sqft / pig
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4 hole - 50" single sided dry feeder
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Thorp pan waterer with one nipple in pan
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Four water line options to every pen. Allows multiple water monitoring or treatments.
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Pen scale (8’ x 16’) in middle of barn
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Big Dutchman scaled feed system for weighing (mixing, if needed) and delivering feed to each feeder.
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10 – 9 ton complete feed bulk storage bins
