Table 1. Problems In Finishing Swine Diets And Their Causes a

Problem	Incidence (%)	Possible cause(s)
High Calcium b, c High Ca:P ratio b High phosphorus c	59 31 39	1. Too much basemix or supplement 2. High calcium in soybean meal 3. Feed under-mixed 4. Poor quality basemix or supplement
Low phosphorus b	22	1. Too little basemix or supplement 2. Low phosphorus in basemix or supplement 3. Feed under-mixed
High protein c	26	1. Too much soybean meal or supplement 2. Too little grain
High salt b, c	25	1. Too much basemix or supplement 2. Extra salt added 3. Too much salt in basemix or supplement
Low Protein b, c	19	1. Low protein in one or more ingredients 2. Too little supplement or soybean meal 3. Feed under-mixed

a Results from the Georgia Swine Slaughter Check Program, 1981-1990.

b Results in reduced pig performance (gain, feed efficiency).

c Results in increased feed costs.

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