Feeding Instructions • Beta-Wean was designed as a follow-up feed for Alpha-Milk (creep feed). • Feed Beta-Wean immediately after finishing with Alpha-Milk. BETA-‐WEAN Prestarter Feed • There is no need to mix the two feeds for the change over. • Allow 4-6 kg Beta-Wean per piglet until they reach 12-14 kg body weight. • If used as a creep-feed, feed from the 4th day after birth, first on sleeping mats. • Do not overload feeders to ensure feed remains fresh. • Check the feed flow frequently to ensure feed is not stuck or wasted. Beta-Wean Gruel • Beta-Wean can be used as a gruel. • Mix 1 part meal and 3 parts water or liquid milk. • Feed Beta-Wean gruel to very small, orphan, and (or) sick pigs. • Feed Beta-Wean gruel to pigs that refuse to eat dry meal after weaning. • Gradually thicken the gruel to accustom pigs to dry meal. • Always offer dry Beta-Wean (in separate containers) along with gruel. Other Considerations • Always offer fresh water for ad libitum consumption when feeding Beta-Wean. • Removed uneaten feed and throw it away or give it to the sow (if clean) • Keep the bags outside the farrowing-nursery rooms in a dry-cool-dark place. For Inquiries Contact IOANNIS MAVROMICHALIS, Ph.D. ! International Consulting Nutritionist | www.ariston-nutrition.com Office: +30.2310.721615 | Mobile: +30.6941.646958 Skype: imavromichalis | eMail: [email protected] LinkedIn: Ioannis Mavromichalis BETA-WEAN A high-quality prestarter feed, in meal form with whole flakes of steam-rolled oats, sweet whey, skim milk, sugars, coconut fat, and highly digestible proteins. ! It contains immunoglobulins, potentiated zinc oxide, copper sulfate, citric and benzoic acids, and three functional fibers for enhanced gut health. BETA-‐WEAN K Prestarter Feed Ariston Nutrition Tested for Performance Beta-Wean has been designed by Ariston Nutrition, an international brand of highquality piglet feeds, founded by Dr. Ioannis Mavromichalis; a worldwide recognized authority on piglet nutrition with over 25 years of experience. Beta-Wean was designed in 2008 for specific pig producers - all direct clients of Ariston Nutrition. Since 2012, after many years of experience at farm level, BetaWean is now available commercially by a select network of commercial distributors. Ariston Nutrition is active worldwide offering nutritional products and services to producers and nutrition suppliers, from family-based farms to large corporations. Unique form Beta-Wean is based on such extensive experience offering a unique product of high-quality at competitive prices. Made in Germany Beta-Wean is made in Germany under the direct supervision and using the proprietary and exclusive formulas of Ariston Nutrition. The factory has been recently renovated to take advantage of the latest technology in equipment and quality control processes that ensure the highest possible level of quality in each bag of feed. As the factory makes only products for piglets, the ingredients used are of the best possible quality! ! Beta-Wean is provided in a meal form with well-dispersed whole flakes of oats. A meal offers extra benefits over pellets for pigs of young age, because it has been shown to reduce the incidence and prevalence of diarrhea due to reduced liquidity in the gastrointestinal tract. Oat flakes enhance taste, texture, and appeal of the feed, increasing piglet curiosity. Gut Health Beta-Wean contains ingredients that regulate gut microflora, including potentiated zinc oxide, copper sulfate, functional fibers, immunoglobulins, and two organic acids. Non-Medicated Beta-Wean does not contain any medications. A water-based medication program is recommended, always under the supervision of a qualified veterinarian. ! Immunoglobulins Derived from eggs, these antibodies are designed to act against specific piglet diseases. This is a unique product developed in Japan, offering the same benefits as animal plasma, in addition to enhanced gut health. Citric and Benzoic Acids Milk and Sugars Intermediate levels of lactose from sweet whey, skim milk, and other simple sugars ensure pigs eat enough feed to grow while avoiding digestive upsets. Extruded Full-Fat Soybeans With very low levels of anti-nutritional factors, full of highly digestible oil, and highly digestible protein, extruded soybeans are a choice source of protein for piglets. They are also very tasty when cooked properly! Pigs love citric acid, and this is also the acid of choice for Beta-Wean; to enhance feed intake and protect from opportunistic pathogenic gut bacteria. Benzoic acid has also very strong antibacterial activity. Coconut Fat Coconut fat has the highest digestibility among all oils and fats. It is the best source of energy for young pigs. Key Nutrients Whole oat-flakes enhance product flowability, trigger the curiosity of pigs, and provide a good source of fiber to control digestive upsets. Net energy Protein Lactose Equiv. Lipids Fiber Dig. lysine Calcium Dig. Phosphorus Sodium Apple Pomace Complete in All Flakes of Steam-Rolled Oats Along with sugarbeet pulp and oat fibers, apple pomace fibers offers a well balanced source of functional fibers to regulate gut microflora activity. Potenciated Zinc Oxide Unique source of ZnO with same properties as high levels of ZnO, but without exceeding legal EU limits. 10.0 Mj/kg 18.0 % 7.5 % 5.0 % 3.0% 1.0 % 0.7 % 0.35 % 0.25 % Beta-Wean is a complete feed. It contains all required nutrients for suckling and weaned pigs. In addition to balanced levels of energy and protein, it contains the full complement of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.