Selenium Yeast provides an organic form of selenium. This source of selenium, a trace mineral critical for reproductive and body functions, improves body storage in the sow and increases selenium levels in the milk as compared to more normal and less expensive inorganic sources. Akey research confirms the value of this addition to breeding herd diets.
Phytase, an enzyme that enhances digestion of the phytate form of phosphorus found in grains and soybean meal, is included at the level of 2,000 FTU/kg of complete feed. Akey has increased the level of phytase in this base mix to help offset the high cost of inorganic phosphorus sources (dical and monocal). The source of phytase used in this product is a high quality stabilized form that exhibits and maintains excellent enzyme activity and has improved shelf-life characteristics as compared to normal sources of phytase.
Sow HP 80 SP also contains supplemental levels of crystalline lysine to meet the amino acid requirements of productive females without unnecessary reliance on soybean meal.
Soybean meal levels required in lactation diets may be reduced even further (approximately 115 lbs per ton) by the addition of 5 lbs per ton of AA Boost. To evaluate economics of this alternative, see an Akey representative for more information. |
This program is designed to support the performance levels of today's maternal genetic lines.
Lower inclusion rate (12 lbs lower inclusion rate per ton compared to former program). We have reduced dependence on expensive inorganic phosphorus to meet mineral requirements. How? see section on phytase below.