Show Pig Feeding Program

SHOW PIG FEEDING PROGRAM

CLUTCH

PEDAL DOWN

XCEL

SPOTLIGHT

MASSIVE

COOL DOWN

PRODUCT POSITION

• Pelleted Baby Pig Starter

• Available with Denagard® or CTC Denagard®, VFD is required.

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• First choice at weaning time for a smooth transition while driving feed intake and promoting proper gut health.

• Use as sale prep when needing more shape and belly at sale time.

PRODUCT POSITION

• Muscle Builder

• Accelerate growth rate.

PRODUCT POSITION

• Transition/Grower Ration

• Achieve proper bloom while maintaining correct muscle development.

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• Transition from Clutch on greener body types needing more muscle.

• Aggressive option when receiving pigs at home to increase muscle and accelerate growth rate.

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• Transition from Clutch that will maintain bloom with a slower, easier approach to adding muscle.

• Best option when receiving pigs at home that will allow proper growth and muscle development.

• Can also be fed at any stage during season.

PRODUCT POSITION

• Low Fat Grower/Finisher Ration

• Continues to develop muscle.

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• Product of choice during the grower phase when wanting a lower fat product that will continue to build muscle.

• Utilized as finisher feed when not wanting to add any cover but still needing to increase muscle.

PRODUCT POSITION

• Higher Fat Grower/ Finisher Ration

• Use to add body, cover and mass.

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• Use as a grower or finisher on pigs that need more fat cover and overall bulk while still wanting to increase muscle.

• Works well on gilts and barrows that will give a fuller body look.

PRODUCT POSITION

• Lowest Protein, Lysine and Fat Level Ration

• Designed for show pigs with plenty of muscle and cover.

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• Feed to extreme muscled pigs to enhance show ring look and bloom.

• Feed at any stage when wanting pigs to chill out and relax in muscle development, yet continue to grow.

It’s important to select a product based on the look of the animal being fed, and not based on weight.

All of these products can be used throughout the growing and showing season, depending on body type.

SHOW PIG TOP DRESSES + ADDITIVES

FINAL PUSH

This top dress should be used to build more mass, bulk and volume of muscle, best when used on plainer muscled show pigs. Typical feeding rate is 2-4 lbs per day. Final Push can also be used in holding rations to help minimize gain but keep pigs in proper show condition. Contact the Umbarger Sales team to assist in holding rations.

DYNE® Liquid fat product with extra calories used to add additional fat cover. Available in gallon or quart jugs.

FROSTING XL

Dry fat product that will stimulate appetite and add additional fat cover. Available in 25 lb bag.

TOTAL CONTROL

The ultimate holding feed/ fat burner on the market, typical feeding rate to slow one down starts at 1 lb Total Control, 1 lb Umbarger complete feed, 1 lb Hansen oats fed twice a day. When using to burn fat feeding rate starts by adding 1 lb per day of Total Control added to current ration. Available in 25 lb bag.

MILLENNIUM

This dual-purpose product can also be used as a topdress to enhance top shape and give a sharper, crisper back. Typical starting feed rate is 2 lbs per day. It is important to remember that this product does have a 2-day withdrawl.

Best option for adding muscle shape when Paylean is not allowed by show rules. Available in 5 lb bucket.

HYDRATOR X ™

This water-soluble electrolyte will replenish vital nutrients thus resulting in added back shape on show day. Available in 2 lb and 5 lb options.

LTRABOOST

HANSEN OATS

Used to enhance body shape and fill when mixed with Umbarger complete feeds.

HANSEN BARLEY

Using this product for the last 45 days will help add a smooth fat cover.

SURE CHAMP® JOINT JUICE

Joint Juice is a safe and effective, liquid hyaluronan supplement for promotion of joint and soft tissue health and mobility. MHB3® Hyaluronan is found in all of a mammal’s tissues. Sure Champ Joint Juice comes in two sizes – gallon and half-gallon jugs. Cattle have a feeding rate of one ounce per day.

FINAL FORCE

Paylean product used to enhance muscle shape and expression as well as improve average daily gain. Each Final Force scoop provides 4.5g of Paylean. Available in 5 lb and 10 lb buckets.

Ultraboost is a ready-to-use liquid nutritional supplement that is a must use in all phases of the show pig industry. When used in nursery or sale barn setting, it’s best when administered through a medicator for supporting gut health, digestion and promoting feed and water intake. Show pig feeders should mix with water or top-dress on feed at home or at the show to reduce stress and stimulate appetite. Ultraboost is the product update for what was formerly known as VitaCharge® HydraBoost. Available as 2.5 gallon, RTU.

TNT

A unique filler product that explodes rib and softens body while maintaining freshness.