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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Protein Content of Creep Ration
Creeper ration in the pigs should be introduced at 7-10 days of age & continued up to 56 days of age (weaning age). Creep ration contain:
- 16% CP
- 18% CP
- 20% CP — Correct Answer
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 20% CP
A Creep ration is a highly palatable, easily digestible pre-weaning solid feed introduced from 7–10 days of age and continued until weaning at 56 days (8 weeks). Because neonatal piglets have the highest muscle growth rates of any domestic animal, the feed must contain approximately 20–22% Crude Protein (CP) to support this explosive growth.
Pig Feeding — Age-Wise Summary
| Feed Type | Age | CP% | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creep ration | 7–10 days to 56 days (weaning) | 20–22% | Pre-weaning supplement to sow's milk |
| Starter ration | Weaning to ~8 weeks | 18–20% | Post-weaning; easily digestible |
| Grower ration | ~8–16 weeks | 16–18% | Rapid muscle growth phase |
| Finisher ration | >16 weeks to slaughter | 14–16% | Fatting phase; lower protein needed |
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