Pig Products
Whether you are weaning a young show pig or looking to increase bloom as your animals grow, we have the products you need to get to the winner’s circle. Show Pig Starters provide a young show pig with the nutrients that it misses as it is weaned from its mother, eliminating the post-wean setback. These “bite-sized” mini pellets are easy to eat and packed with necessary nutrients the young pig needs in order to transition successfully from milk to dry feed. Show Pig Growers/Finishers will develop bloom and muscle definition throughout the entire growing stage. The Extra Edge line provides balanced nutrients to optimize muscle growth, improve overall appearance, and prevent illness. Target specific areas of growth with Essential’s Pig Additives. Whether you need more muscle, rib, cover, shine, or pop at show time, we provide a customized show-ready solution. Have questions yet? Speak with a Dealer.
Pig Feeds
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Pig Supplements
EXPAND AND OPEN UP CENTER BODY + ENHANCE BACK SHAPE & FRESHNESS
New from Essential Feeds - FLARE! This high protein, high fiber additive is highly palatable and in a high quality pellet. Use in sheep & goats to expand and open up their center body, especially up high, while also enhancing back shape and freshness!
Available in 40 pound bag.
Puts depth of body in your animal.
Stays in their system longer than beet pulp. Increases fullness to their rear flank both high and low.
Feed of choice for extra fill without weight gain at the show.
Can be used to slow down or hold your animal.
Egg and cheese-based product to add mass, shape, and freshness.
12 O’clock gets your animal bulkier looking while maintaining shape and expression. It adds body, bulk and promotes a bold, shapely top.
A blend of amino acids that will shape top and trim the neck and belly for a more sculpted look.
Pig Aminos can be used as a show prep or whenever you want to shape up your pig through the growing period. It is fast acting and will see results in as little as 3-4 days but recommend giving at least a week from your target show.
Concentrated Paylean pellet that gives you more flexibility when feeding Paylean.
Specifications:
Weight: 11.2lbs (5.08kg)
The Show and or Sale Day prep product that adds desired muscle shape and expression.
Can be used as a stand-alone or mixes well with any drench recipes.
Also available in clear form.
The Show and or Sale Day prep product that adds desired muscle shape and expression.
Can be used as a stand-alone or mixes well with any drench recipes.
Also available in Regular.
Available in paste or liquid use to knock the edge off. In the practice area or show ring.
How Does It Work?
1. Stimulates the production of a hormone that helps start the sleep cycle, thus making them relax.
2. Thiamine helps as a natural “tranquilizer”. It will help your animal overcome any anxiety it has from showing or moving.
3. High concentrations of readily absorbable magnesium has a calming effect on the nervous systems.
A very cost efficient and effective way to add cover/fat to your show animals.
Extremely palatable and packed with omega 3 fatty acids. Increases Energy and Cover Essential Soft Silk contains a special blend of vegetable oils and vitamin E that primarily adds cover to your show animal and increases energy. The Vitamin E also acts as a powerful antioxidant which increases the overall quality of health. Working together, the vegetable fats, Omega 3 fatty Acids, and vitamin E improve the shine and health of the animal's skin and coat. Soft Silk is cherry flavored to create a highly palatable product that will increase feed consumption.
Essential Uni4m is an energy and fat supplement for all species that is designed put a more "uniform" cover on your animal.
Extremely palatable energy/fat source that provides a denser look.
Features:
Puts on a more "uniform" cover
Thick, so it easily sticks to pellets (easily drenched as well)
Very palatable to all species
Promotes feed & water consumption in times of stress.
Gets your animals eating fast. Helps your animals recover quickly. Loaded with vitamins and minerals. Amaferm prebiotic to support the immune system.
A high-fiber, high-fat product that expands ribs for bolder look.
Essential Wide Open uses high levels of beet pulp to help expand the body, ribs, and chest without compromising weight gain. Wide Open contains Omega 3 Fatty Acids for improved cellular health and enhanced hair and skin shine along with powerful muscle enhancers.
For Stiff Joints
Equex is a high-powered joint supplement that combines all the relative joint enhancement substances into one, easy to feed, liquid supplement. Pharmaceutical grade Glucosamine HCl, Chondroitin Sulfate and MSM are provided in maximum potency, along with Vitamin C, Shark Cartilage, Hyaluronic Acid, and Bromelain (a special enzyme which increases absorption of nutrients and helps hydrolyze.
Prevents hoof cracking, and ease of stride while on the move.
Equi-Sential Stroll’n is the newest in a long line of joint supplements. It is a combination of Equex, Pos-A-Trac and hoof product all rolled into one easy-to-feed pellet.
It has Glucosamine, MSM and Shark Cartilage for increased joint lubrication, therapeutic doses of vitamins and chelated minerals for muscle health and a lethicin/biotin combination to prevent hoof cracking. Therapeutic doses of vitamins and chelated minerals for muscle health and lethicin and biotin to prevent hoof cracking. Improves ease of stride while on the move
Use as a appetite enhancer
Ideal for animals that go off feed during transportation.
Use in water to get animals to consume more for a fuller look.
Can be used dry on feed or added to drinking water.
Calms Upset Stomachs
Gets your pig eating when it has stomach problems and then will help to maintain a healthy gut.
Give us a shout!
Are you ready to see your animal in the winner’s circle? Reach out today for nutritional support, or visit our Dealers page to find our products on a shelf near you.


Hair Growth Formula
Sasquatch (formerly Nu-Grow) is a melatonin supplement that has been used to increase hair growth within many different species. Provides 100 mg of Melatonin per ounce.
Features:
Stimulates hair growth
Increases hair length and diameter
Produces a more lustrous coat
Provides Thiamine to calm your animal but will still remain alert