Research has revealed that profitability for swine producers is highly impacted by piglet birth and weaning weights. Therefore, a key
measure of sow productivity is their ability to produce heavier piglets at both birth and weaning.

Starting with a healthier, heavier-weight piglet appears to be one of the key factors impacting profitability at market. Research found that an average of 0.5 lb more at weaning was generally worth about $2 per pig at market. However, the financial implications of additional weight on lightweight pigs appear even greater. For instance, an extra pound of weaning weight on a light-weight 7- or 8-lb pig is worth an extra $10 to $12 at market.

BMD fed to sows before farrowing and through lactation is a powerful tool that can help piglets maintain high health status free of clostridial infection, helping them achieve greater body size at weaning so you can optimize your productivity.

 

Technical Documents, Alphamune BMD

Product Literature

Click on the links below to view our most recent literature, brochures, and other publications.  For more scientific information, visit Technical Bulletins and Scientific Articles.

  • BMD Product Data sheet (PDF)
  • The Higher the Cost of Feed, the More it Pays to Feed BMD (advertisement) (PDF)
  • Clostridium: The Leading Cause of Enteritis in Baby Pigs (advertisement) (PDF)
  • BMD for Sows/Piglets: Healthier, Heavier, Faster, More (advertisement) (PDF)
  • Optimize Performance in the Grow/Finish Phase with BMD (PDF)
  • Stop Disease and Protect Sows and Piglets with BMD (PDF)
  • Engage the Powerful Synergy of BMD and Aureomycin (PDF)
  • Defining Sow Productivity - Veterinarian Roundtable Proceedings (PDF)
  • Defining Sow Productivity - Heavier Pigs Born, Heavier Pigs Weaned (PDF)
  • Defining Sow Productivity - Controlling Clostridial Enteritis (PDF)
  • Defining Sow Productivity - Sow Mortality Kills Profits (PDF)
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  • Aureomycin®

    The time-tested all-granular chlortetracycline premix for control of respiratory disease and ileitis, plus better feed/gain.
    (Aureomycin)

  • Aureo S-P 250® & Aureomix®

    Triple-powered synergistic antimicrobial combination for unsurpassed control of enteric and respiratory diseases.
    (Aureo S-P 250 & Aureomix)

  • AureoZol®

    Another triple-powered combination alternative for producers who prefer using sulfathiazole.
    (AureoZol)

  • BMD®

    The only FDA-approved product for clostridial control in baby pigs nursing BMD-medicated sows.
    (BMD)

  • 3-Nitro®

    The non-antibiotic feed additive for improving swine performance without concerns about bacterial resistance.
    (3-Nitro)

  • ChlorMax®

    A meal form of chlortetracycline to improve health and performance.
    (ChlorMax)

  • Albac®

    Zinc bacitracin premix that increases the rate of weight gain and improves
    feed efficiency.
    (Albac)

  • Natural Supplements

    Helps improve intestinal health so pigs can more easily fight disease.
    (Natural Supplements)

  • Water Solubles

    Fast-acting, water-soluble antibiotics to get sick animals back on their feet.
    (Water Solubles)

  • InsecticidesWound Gel and other Alpharma products to help optimize swine health.
    (Insecticides)

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