Minerals in nursery diets

The mineral nutrition is essential for adequate growth and health of nursery pigs. Considering all the minerals supplemented in nursery diets, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chlorine, zinc, and copper are particularly important for nursery pigs.

Fact Sheet: Mineral Levels in Nursery Diets

Swine Day Publications

• Calcium and phosphorus in the nursery
• Sodium and chloride in the nursery
• Zinc in the nursery
• Copper in the nursery
• Dietary electrolyte balance in the nursery