Maddens
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.
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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).
Maddens Barn Features
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One room 40 ft wide x 42 ft long barn
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Curtain sided natural ventilated with 8 ft deep pit and pit fan
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Total slotted concrete flooring
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36 test pens (4.7 ft X 7 ft)
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Pens hold; 4-8 pigs (12 - 50 lbs bwt) or 2-3 pigs (50 - 280 bwt)
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Single hole dry feeder
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One cup waterer with one nipple
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Individual pig scale
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Digital floor scale for weighing feed
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Three complete feed bulk storage bins
