The usual diet of hogs consists of a mixture of farm grown
plants and vegetables like azolla, duckweed, water spinach and madre de
agua. This is supplemented by Feedpro, a carefully formulated commercial
feed derived only from natural ingredients.
Below are some of the nutritional benefits of the natural food we
feed our hogs.
Azolla
Azolla is very rich in proteins, essential amino acids, vitamins
(vitamin A, vitamin B12, Beta Carotene), growth promoter intermediaries and
minerals including calcium, phosphorous, potassium, ferrous, copper,
magnesium. On a dry weight basis, Azolla has 25-35% protein content,
10-15% mineral content, and 7-10% comprising a combination of amino acids, bio-active
substances and biopolymers (Kamalasanana et al., 2002). Azolla’s carbohydrate
and oil content is very low. Azolla’s composition therefore makes it one
of the most economic and efficient feed substitutes for livestock, particularly
as can be easily digested by livestock due to its high protein and low lignin
content.
Azolla
Duckweed
Duckweed has more nutrition by weight compared to other vascular
plants: protein (15-25% in natural conditions, 15-45% when cultured under ideal
conditions), fat, nitrogen, and phosphorus. It also contains higher amounts of
essential amino acids than most plants. In fact, it most closely
resembles animal proteins. It also contains large concentrations of trace
minerals that make Duckweed good supplements for animal feed. In addition, they
are easily cultivated on small strips of wasteland and easily harvested.
Duckweed is also an effective "crop". For the same amount of
nutrients, Duckweed grows on 10% the area needed for soyabeans, and 20% that of
corn. Because it has such low fibre, the whole plant can be used, unlike other
crops where only a small part of the plant can be eaten.
Duckweed
Water Spinach
Water Spinach or Kangkong has long promoted the as a universal
magic potion for various ailments – everything from diabetes to haemorrhoids to
insomnia. Although it is hard to differentiate fact from fiction, water
spinach is certainly full of nutritional goodness. A 100g serving
contains water (90%), protein (3%), fibre (3%), fat (0.9%), carbohydrate
(4.3%), minerals (2%), nicotinamide (0.6mg), riboflavin (120mg), vitamin C
(137mg) and vitamin E (11mg). It also contains carotene, amino acids
including polyphenol (an antioxidant), and minerals such as potassium, iron and
magnesium. All this makes the humble vegetable a veritable superfood.
Rushing in to devour freshly harvested water spinach
Madre de Agua
Madre de Agua is one of the best protein sources in preparing
feeds for chickens, pigs, goats, cows and even fish. Chemically, it
contains 88.44% dry matter, 18.21% crude protein, 12.5% crude fiber, 2.66%
crude fat, 21.80% ash, 11.56% moisture, 5% calcium and .41% phosphorus.
For the feeding of pregnant pigs, replacement of up to 30% soybean meal
produced an economic benefit without affecting reproductive performance.
Madre de Agua
Feedpro
With no antibiotic growth promotants in its formulation, Feedpro ensures a healthier pig with high levels of immunity and resistance to diseases. Its unique formulation of natural ingredients, vitamins, minerals, and highly digestible plant-based proteins without any mammalian or avian by-products or growth hormones produces clean, safe, and natural eco-pork. It provides excellent growth performance, is environment friendly and provides superb health and safety for hogs and the consumers alike.
Feedpro Product Line
(For info about Feedpro, you may check out their website at http://www.feedpro.ph)
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