Improved insulin sensitivity. No improvement in ADG is expected. Most lean value premium windows require backfat improvements of at least 0.2 inches to increase producer compensation.
Most packers place more value on reduced backfat thickness than increased loin eye depth.
VAlid for 170 to 206 lb. It is currently recommended that Cr supplementation be initiated prior to estrus and continued through gestation. Cumulative consumption of 80 mg Cr from Chromium picolinate prior to breeding gilts was proven effective in improving litter size in parity one and two. It is currently recommended tht supplementation be initiated as soon as gilts are selected for the breeding herd with the suggested minimum supplementation period beginning at approximately 120 pounds. Supplementation of prevously unsupplemented mature sows to obtain this response may not be economically justified due to limited productive life.