Quality comes from several areas; the raw materials used, the method of manufacture and the soundness of the feeding nutrition program.
All Grober products are manufactured with these important high quality guidelines.

Sourcing of quality raw materials

Quality raw materials are sourced and selected for optimum digestibility, solubility, suspension and thus absorption by the young animal.
Milk products: Most of these ingredients are by-products of industries that do not make animal feeds.
Great care must be taken in selecting suppliers.
Most raw materials come in a variety of grades.
The standard of excellence in the young animal feed industry is to use EDIBLE GRADES of raw materials.
The ingredients used in young animal diets must not only be palatable and nutritionally sound, but also be easily digested and encourage the development of favourable bacterial flora in the gut and to minimize digestive disturbances. 

Quality checking

All raw materials are checked at arrival through a specific quality assurance program. The manufacturing process is monitored by HACCP procedures.
The ingredients for each batch are computer logged and retained for one year.
All finished products are quality controlled through identification, lot testing and guaranteed product freshness.

Quality of formulations
Grober products are carefully formulated to provide the optimum nutrition for the young animal.
For instance there are now more than 50 parameters to be met in formulating and manufacturing a quality product.
10 minerals and 13 vitamins are added to closely match and improve the animal’s requirements. 

Judging quality 

Young animal diets are made up of three types of raw materials
Protein Sources
Energy Sources
Vitamin/mineral Sources 

Protein

The quality of protein is based on its amino acid structure.
Important parameters are: the amount of amino acids to meet the young animals requirements, the relationship of each amino acid to the others and the availability of the amino acid to the animal.
Animals utilize protein for growth more efficiently when the supply of amino acids more closely matches that of tissue requirements.
INFRUDEX soya protein, whey proteins and milk replacer quality vegetable proteins are used to provide optimum digestion and growth requirements.
Lysine and methionine are added to improve the amino acid balance. 

Energy

Lactose should be a major carbohydrate energy source for very young pigs.
The intestine of the very young piglet possesses limited carbohydrate enzyme activity except for lactase. Lactose is provided from quality whey products.
Cereal grains are a rich source of starch and are an important source of energy for the developing young piglet.
Due to the immature digestive system, all cereals must be processed to improve digestibility and improve the efficiency of utilisation of the nutrients.
The INFRUDEX process used for cereals in Grober piglet rations gelatinizes the starch molecules. This is an irreversible process.
Fat is extremely important in young animal rations.
Young animals require highly digestible fats in order to maximize growth potentials.
A specific quality blend of ‘edible grade’ fats and oils (lard, tallow and coconut oil) are selected and blended for Grober PORLET and PIGLET-GRO milk replacer to best meet the energy needs of the fast growing piglet.
The blend is carefully selected for its high digestibility, fatty acid profile and saturation structure. INFRUDEX full fat soya complements the fat profile.
Antioxidants are added to ensure stability. 

Fibre

Fibre levels will affect the energy value of the feed.
The INFRUDEX cooking process used for some raw materials in GROBER PORLET increases the nutrient and fibre digestibility.
Fibre products should not be added to young animal diets.
A measure of quality of the ingredients used can be seen in the fibre content.
Careful selection and formulation is required to keep the level to a minimum. 

Minerals and Vitamins

The premix used is balanced to provide for the high growth potential of this specialist management system.
A specialized premix is provided under the expert guidance of Denkavit (a major manufacturer of premixes and young animal diets in Europe).
Vitamins deteriorate with time exposure to light and air and thus source and stability are important to maintain viability for the piglet.
Mineral sources are important in the form in which they are provided.
Different sources show different solubility and absorption characteristics.
Water dispersible forms must be used for milk replacers and PORLET
Minerals and vitamins are chosen for high solubility, suspendability and good distribution in the premix.
These parameters are important for optimum absorption by the piglet.
The newborn piglet is born with low status of vitamin E.
Vitamin E in PORLET has been increased to 200mg/kg to better support the young piglets immune response. 

Product appearance

Grober manufactures PORLET utilizing the unique INFRUDEX cereal and soya products and specialist milk replacer raw materials.
This ensures a high wettability, conformity and constituency for every lot manufactured, resulting in easy mixing at the correct temperature and stability as gruel.  
The ability of PORLET to stay in suspension as a uniform mix is not achieved with standard piglet starter pellets.
 
Grober product is freshly prepared and packed in suitable bags to ensure constant freshness.
Once opened, always reseal bag and store in an airtight container (plastic garbage cans are good).
High quality raw materials and our improved processing methods allow us to provide high quality products with high efficiency and digestion.
A quality creep feed is suggested in maintaining the early growth advantage provided by this system.
 
A high quality product is paramount in successful and healthy piglet rearing.
However, high standards of management and hygiene are also essential to ensure that the piglet has a high level of immunity, is reared in clean surroundings, adequately ventilated, and in the absence of stress.