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1 the line PRODUCTS FOR SWINE START YOUR FUTURE NOW WITH OUR EASY-TO-USE PRODUCTS, EACH ONE TARGETED TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC SOLUTION. litterstart is an easy-to-use nutritional top dress for sows and gilts to help improve reproductive performance. This unique formula is a significant source of energy, Vitamin E, organic trace minerals and specialty ingredients essential to reproductive functions, such as Omega 3 fatty acids that aid in the synthesis of various hormones responsible for follicular development and ovulation. Inside this Issue: STARTline PRODUCTS FOR SWINE Typical Use: After completing her lactation, the sow has often depleted her tissue reserves. It is essential to get her back into positive energy balance. litterstart helps to stimulate estrus and improve re-breeding by addressing hormonal changes and meeting her nutrient requirements. This may result in decreased weaning to estrus interval, improved conception rates and maximum litter size. Feeding Rate: Mix in feed or top dress litterstart to provide 250 grams (0.5 lbs)/head/day on the lactation ration for sows and gilts from weaning until breeding (approximately 7 days). boarstart can also be mixed in a weaning complete ration at 75 kg/tonne (150 lbs/ton) and fed at 3.3 kg(7.25 lbs)/head/day to sows and gilts until breeding. litterstart is NOT a Drug, so no withdrawal time is required. Please be sure to consult a qualified nutritionist to provide specific ration feeding directions to obtain the maximum benefit from feeding litterstart. boarstart is specifically formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of today s highly prolific breeding boars. Although boars have unique nutritional requirements, they seldom are given a diet prepared specifically for them. This results in the most expensive animal in the barn the primary means of genetic progress - being culled for poor body condition, leg problems, low libido or other issues generally related to inadequate nutrition. Typical Use: Unfortunately, boars seldom make up large enough numbers to justify a separate ration. boarstart addresses this issue by providing the appropriate levels of energy, amino acids, vitamins and organic trace minerals needed by boars to help maintain body condition and performance, in a easy-to-use top dress. Feeding Rate: Top dress boarstart at the rate of 180 grams (6 oz)/ head/day to working boars and 90 grams (3 oz) to non-working boars, along with a properly fortified dry sow ration. boarstart can also be mixed into a complete boar feed at the rate of 40 to 50 kg/tonne (80 to 100 lbs/per ton). Please be sure to consult a qualified nutritionist to provide specific ration feeding directions to obtain the maximum benefit from feeding boarstart. Note: One scoop is approximately 90 grams (3 oz). A ready-to-use drying powder for use in all stages of pork production. Easy to use and handle. Use drystart in all stages of pork production from farrowing and nursery barns right through to finishing. drystart helps to absorb moisture. Use drystart as part of your livestock facility management program to help maintain a dry environment between bedding and/or washing. Reducing odours helps maintain a positive environment for the livestock and the people working with the livestock info@drystart.com Volume 5, Issue 3 JUNE 2012

2 farrowstart is specially formulated for high producing sows and gilts that require higher nutrient intakes to prepare for farrowing and lactation. farrowstart provides an available source of additional fibre, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes at the crucial times just before and after farrowing. Typical Use: farrowstart is highly effective in helping to off-set the many stresses associated with sows and gilts farrowing. It is a safe and gentle way to prepare sows and gilts for farrowing, and helps reduce the instances of dehydration, as well as making them comfortable for the coming lactation. Feeding Rate: Begin 5 days prior to farrowing and feed until 5 days after farrowing, top dress onto regular feed at the rate of 30 to 60 grams (1 to 2 oz)/sow/day or mix into the complete feed at the rate of 5 to 10 kg/tonne (10 to 20 lbs/per ton). Provide an OPTIMUM water supply at all times when feeding farrowstart. obtain maximum benefit from feeding farrowstart. Note: One scoop is approximately 60 grams (2 oz). sowstart is specially formulated to help boost the nutrient intake of high-producing sows and especially first litter gilts, during lactation. The demands of milking places a tremendous drain on lactating sows. Providing adequate nutrition during lactation is essential as it also has a profound effect on subsequent reproductive performance. Typical Use: sowstart is a highly palatable, dense source of nutrients, energy, amino acids, organic trace minerals and vitamins needed to maintain and rebuild the health of prolific sows and gilts when their feed intakes are low. sowstart provides the nutrition necessary to help optimize sow body condition, maximize lactation feed intake, minimize sow weight loss, minimize weaning-to-estrus interval, maximize piglet litter weights and maximize pigs/sow/year. Feeding Rate: Top dress sowstart at 500 grams (1.0 lbs)/head/day on the lactation feed for sows and gilts as required. sowstart can also be mixed into the complete feed at the rate of 100 kg/tonne (200 lbs/ton). obtain maximum benefit from feeding sowstart. firststartp Piglet Milk Replacer 24/18 is a mildly acidified milk replacer designed to supplement or replace nutrition for young piglets. It combines dairy products of the highest quality, a high concentration of protein, highly digestible fat, essential amino acids, minerals and vitamins that help increase weaning weights and prevent growth reduction at weaning. Typical Use: Supplemental milk replacer provided during the suckling period can be used to help increase weaning weights. This is particularly useful under conditions such as heat stress, when milk production in the sow is lower and weaning weights are decreased. Feeding Rate: Start feeding firststartp seven times per day for the first days, and then commence weaning by introducing high quality pig starter into the diet while reducing the volume of milk replacer. Mix 150 grams (5.3 oz) of firststartp with litres (31 oz) warm water (45 C, 115 F) and feed according to the labels directions. Utensils should be washed and disinfected after each feeding. Feed piglets at regular intervals. A clean, fresh supply of cold water should be available at all times. Reduce feed intake if scouring is observed. Piglets should be kept in a warm, dry, draft free environment. obtain maximum benefit from feeding firststartp. June 2012 STARTline Products for Swine 2

3 Kenpal premix + The STarTline = The right combination To help maintain a healthy Sow herd PRODUCER JOHN VAN DORP PULLS OUT ALL THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY SOWS, USING A COMBINATION OF KENPAL PREMIX & THE STARTline SPECIALTY PRODUCTS John and Karen Van Dorp and sons operate a 180 sow farrow-to-finish operation near Woodstock, ON. They started feeding with Kenpal in 2006, and quickly began to notice some major improvements. John started with Kenpal by feeding Kenpal s Sow Premix. Previously they were experiencing some breeding problems, but once they started feeding the Sow Premix, with the first group in only 10 days they noticed a big change in the sows in breeding. Weaning-to-osetrus interval (days) within each group quickly improved, in addition to bigger litter sizes as well. Because the Van Dorp s had such great results with Kenpal premixes they decided to try some of the STARTline swine specialty products, once again John was happy with the results. These products include: firststart Piglet Milk Replacer John first started using this for the simple reasons, helping to feed large litter sizes and the runts of the litters. It was soon after when John realized the benefits to feeding firststart to every litter, no matter the size. The Van Dorp s are seeing a consistent average of 5 lbs gain before weaning at 28 days. Also, when certain challenges arise they are able start feeding it at 2 days of age to assist the sow in keeping its condition. sowstart Sow Supplement This is another product John uses on a daily basis on his farm. With a big litter size you need to help the sows maintain body condition while nursing. sowstart helps for that specific cause as well as resulting in a timely rebreed back time in the sows. farrowstart Farrowing Sow Top Dress Supplement farrowstart is a product that John only uses when certain situations arise. He says It s a good tool to have in your tool box when you need it; it works well to get the job done when you know there is an issue. I look forward to maintaining the great results I get when using Kenpal products, the relationship I have with my salesmen Andy, and the friendly delivery team. It makes your day when you work with happy and friendly people like the Kenpal crew! John Van Dorp Woodstock, ON May 10, 2012 Kenpal Farm Products Inc., London Rd, RR #1 Centralia, ON, N0M 1K0 Tel: Toll Free: Fax: kpalen@kenpal.on.ca June 2012 STARTline Products for Swine 3

4 greenstart is a natural herbal supplement for use in swine feeds. greenstart contains a standardized mixture of registered essential oils, plant extracts and natural spices. These ingredients and amounts have been selected on the basis of their ability to help stimulate appetite and resulting growth. greenstart is a unique product that may help enhance several aspects of swine production such as feed intake, feed digestibility and resulting performance. Typical Use: greenstart is an easy-to-use, stable product that can effectively be used in antibiotic free programs. greenstart is an aromatic, highly palatable product that can be mixed in complete mash or pelleted feed, in vitamin/mineral premixes, in supplements, in liquid feed systems and with other STARTline products. Feeding Rate: Add greenstart at a rate of 1 kg to 3 kg/tonne (2-6 lbs/ton) to complete swine feed. obtain maximum benefit from feeding greenstart. acidistart is a blend of carefully selected acids, which work synergistically to help protect the pigs feed against many common pathogenic organisms. Adding acids lowers the ph of the feed which has a sterilizing effect. Typical Use: acidistart may be used in all phases of pig production, from nursery piglets to sows. By maintaining optimum feed ph levels animals can grow and perform to their full potential and may suffer fewer digestive upsets. Feeding Rate: Mix acidistart at a rate of up to 10 kg/tonne (20 lbs/ton) of complete feed as desired. Suitable for pigs of all ages and can be mixed in complete mash or pelleted feed; in vitamin/mineral premixes; in supplements; in liquid feed systems and with other STARTline products. Provide clean fresh water at all times. obtain maximum benefit from feeding acidistart. HANDLING AND STORAGE: Avoid breathing dust and powder. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep away from heat and open flame. Keep container closed and store in a cool, dry area for maximum stability. Avoid leaving container open for extended periods of time. This product is intended as an acidifier for swine and calf feed only. Buyers assume all responsibility for use, storage and handling of this product. The manufacturer makes no other claims or warranties, expressed or implied. CAUTIONS: Contains a corrosive solid. Can cause burns which may be delayed. leanstart is a unique blend of amino acids and vitamins developed to help improve carcass quality and help maintain leanness in hogs that are marketed at heavier weights. These ingredients work synergistically to help support lean tissue production while helping to reduce fat deposition. Typical Use: Vitamin E & B vitamins work synergistically to produce, maintain and repair lean tissue development. leanstart may be used in the grower, developer and finisher diets, from 25 kg (55 lbs) to market weight. Minimum feed time should be the last 60 days before slaughter. Feeding Rate: Add leanstart to swine complete feed at a rate of 1 kg/tonne (2 lbs /ton) as needed. leanstart can be mixed in complete mash or pelleted feed; in vitamin/mineral premixes; in supplements; in liquid feed systems and with other STARTline products. Provide clean fresh water at all times. obtain maximum benefit from feeding leanstart. June 2012 STARTline Products for Swine 4

5 PIGLET MILK REPLACER 24/18 With larger litter sizes, comes the need for a solution to feed smaller piglets. Here is what swine producer Brian McNichol has to say about firststartp Piglet milk replacer: We have worked with Kenpal for all our feed since the mid 1980 s and when we were looking for a new supplier for piglet milk replacer, Ken suggested we give their milk replacer product firststartp a try. We find that firststartp works just as well as the other milk replacers available and at a better price. With other products we have tried the piglets look swollen, but with firststartp they fatten up nicely! We use the milk replacer with the piglets that fall back on the sows. With the larger litters we see, it is important to have this option available and we find that these runt piglets can usually be weaned at the same time as the rest of the litter. Brian McNichol Blyth, Ontario If you would like to try firststartp with your pigs, contact your Kenpal Sales Representative. August 31, London Rd, Centralia, ON N0M 1K0 Toll Free: kpalen@kenpal.on.ca June 2012 STARTline Products for Swine 5

6 yieldstarts is a blend of the highly available organic trace minerals zinc, iron, manganese and copper developed to enable animals to grow and perform to their maximum potential. Results from numerous feeding experiments with organic trace minerals show that these products may benefit growing animals, breeding stock and lactating females with improved performance especially under stressful conditions. Typical Use: Better bioavailability means improved nutrition and ultimately, better performance. Zinc plays an important role in protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Zinc deficiency results in loss of appetite and an associated lack of performance. Iron is most critical in red blood cell activity, oxygen transport and cellular use. Manganese has a significant effect on reproduction, enzyme function, carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolization and immune response. Copper is a primary influencer in reproduction, immune function, red blood cell activity as well as energy metabolism and helps to protect tissue from oxidation. Feeding Rate: yieldstarts is to be used as a supplemental source of trace minerals for swine. Use 0.5 to 1.0 kg of yieldstarts/tonne (1 to 2 lbs/ton) of complete swine feed. obtain maximum benefit from feeding yieldstarts. digeststart is a unique feed additive utilizing prebiotic and probiotic technology to help maintain a healthy balance between beneficial and harmful bacteria. Prebiotics, such as select sugars which cannot be digested in the gut, attract pathogenic bacteria, viruses and toxins and then helps them pass harmlessly out of the pig. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, which help stimulate the immune system and competitively exclude harmful bacteria. Typical Use: digeststart produces enzymes that break down proteins and starches into smaller, more easily digested nutrients, which the animal uses for growth. Potential improved feed intake and gains in nutrient digestion would help provide for greater milk production, less weight loss, better breed-back and lower cull rates in sows. It also helps piglets get off to a better start, by reducing the chance of a pathogenic challenge. digeststart can effectively be used with antibiotic free programs. It is recommended for use during periods of stress, such as weaning and hot weather. Feeding Rate: Add digeststart to complete swine feed at a rate of 1 kg/tonne (2 lbs/ton). Suitable for pigs of all ages, including sows. digeststart can be mixed in complete mash or pelleted feed; in vitamin/mineral premixes; in supplements; in liquid feed systems and with other STARTline products. Interference may occur when used with antibiotics. obtain maximum benefit from feeding digeststart. A ready-to-use, drying powder that can be used with all classes of livestock facilities. Easy-touse and handle. Using drystart wherever you have damp and/or dirty floors helps dry the environment where livestock are housed. drystart may also help reduce unpleasant ammonia odours in livestock bedding. Using drystart is an economical way to help create a better environment for your livestock and staff. Typical Use: Use drystart in all stages of pork production from farrowing and nursery barns right through to finishing. Directions: Farrowing Sows, Dry Sows, Nursery and Grower/Finisher Units: Apply drystart at 100 to 150 grams/ m² (4 to 6 oz/10 ft²) after the room is cleaned, before filling with pigs. Repeat as required. Farrowing Crates/Pen: Continue using drystart daily at 50 grams/m² or (2 oz/10 ft²) for the first 7 days after farrowing. Repeat as required. June 2012 STARTline Products for Swine 6

7 Research Summary Efficacy of drystart in drying the facilities in swine facilities Luci Rosca, Livestock Specialist, Kenpal Farm Products Inc. Research conducted at Atlantic Swine Research Center by Dr. Daniel Hurnick demonstrated the potential benefits of using drystart in pig facilities. This study showed the antibacterial nature of drystart by reducing the amount of germs by 3 times. In order to determine how applicable the study by Dr. Hurnik would be on Ontario swine farms, three more studies were conducted using drystart. Two of the studies included two types of farrowing rooms: one, a continuous flow and the other an all in all out system. The third trial was conducted in a research nursery. The application methods used included a flour sifter or a leaf blower, depending on the type of room. Twenty four hours after the initial samples were taken the same spots were swabbed and the plates incubated. Visual recording of total number of colonies was conducted and the results were compared. Trial # 1: Continuous Flow Farrowing Room Average Bacterial Colonies Trial # 2: All In All Out Farrowing Room Average Bacterial Colonies Trial # 3: Kenpal Research Nursery Average Bacterial Colonies The Results: Location Reduction in Bacterial Colonies Continuous Flow Farrowing Room 68% All In All Out Farrowing Room 64% Kenpal Research Nursery 57% Efficacy of drystart in Reducing Ammonia Concentrations In Vitro Dr. Gabriel Diaz, Ph.D. & Luci Rosca, Livestock Specialist, Kenpal Farm Products Inc. Physical characteristics of drystart make it a good candidate to be used in reducing ammonia concentrations in closed environments. An in vitro trial was conducted to test the efficacy of drystart in reducing ammonia concentrations. Adding 1 g drystart reduced ammonia emission by 58%, 1.5 g drystart reduced ammonia emission by 67%, 2 g drystart reduced ammonia emission by 80%, and 2.5 g drystart reduced ammonia emission by 95%. These results clearly show that drystart could reduce ammonia emissions in a closed atmosphere. cont.>> June 2012 STARTline Products for Swine 7

8 Research Summary Cont. Efficacy of drystart in Livestock Transportation Biosecurity Luci Rosca, Livestock Specialist, Kenpal Farm Product Inc. Transportation of breeding animals, slaughter of feeder pigs, poultry or beef is one high-risk activity for potential introduction of diseases in the herds. Ensuring cleanliness and good hygiene during transportation is one of the most important steps when delivering livestock. Trailers and load-outs should be dry before next use. Ideally, trailers should sit overnight before being used for the next load. Drying continues to be a major problem in the biosecurity chain because it is time consuming. Usually, operators leave washed trucks to dry for one night or sometimes for three days before loading the next group of animals. Under extreme conditions such as cold weather or wet seasons, extended time for dryness is expensive. Livestock transportation trucks before (left) and after (middle and right) drystart application. By simply using drystart, the surfaces were covered entirely including corners and other wet spots where most pathogens like to thrive. There was a significant reduction in bacterial colonies two hours after the application of drystart. A gradual decrease in bacterial colonies was observed on the plates incubated two, three, or four hours after drystart treatment. Because the bacterial colonies on the plates inseminated right after washing were too many to be counted we weren t able to compare the number of colonies on the plates incubated before and after the application of drystart, but the picture (right) shows a visual difference when the plates are compared. The results obtained in this study are important, as they show it is possible that drystart helps in drying surfaces and in reducing bacterial contamination of full-size pig trailers under practical constraints. Before drystart Treatment After drystart Treatment WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS London Road, RR #1, Centralia, Ontario, Canada, N0M 1K0 Tel: (519) or Fax (519) kpalen@kenpal.on.ca Kenpal Farm Products Inc. Trademark of Kenpal Farm Products Inc 06/12 PRINTED IN CANADA June 2012 STARTline Products for Swine 8