What do pigs eat?
Most pigs in Ohio are fed corn and soybeans which is supplemented with vitamins and minerals. Pigs don’t eat table scraps (slop). A pig’s diet, or ration, is carefully calculated by a nutritionist. Due to research and our understanding of the animal’s needs, often gilts (females) and barrows (males) are fed separate rations. A very limited number of farms feed by-products such as whey, bread products, and cereal. Feeding this non-traditional diet is highly regulated by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
