Baynesfield SwiNE Research Unit

Where Science

meets 

Practical Solutions

Innovative Research for the Future of Swine Nutrition

ABOUT US

Located on the renowned Baynesfield Estate in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa,

BSRU is a cutting-edge grow-to-finish research facility designed to deliver practical and commercially relevant trial results. In partnership with SwiNE Nutrition Management, we bridge the gap between research, suppliers, manufacturers, and farmer.

Facility Highlights

  • 48 pens housing 10 pigs each for detailed trial work.
  • 6 independent feed lines for testing various treatments simultaneously.
  • Advanced data collection tools: feed intake monitors, weighing scales, and video feeds.
  • Natural ventilation and dedicated caretakers ensure optimal animal welfare.

Research Services

  • Customised trials: split or mixed-sex groups,  dose response, and unique feed formulations.
  • Comprehensive reporting: includes statistical analysis, raw data, and feed sample analysis.
  • Flexible feeding strategies with three- or four-phase diet regimens.

Measured Parameters

  • Feed intake, weight, growth, and feed efficiency.
  • Carcass quality: grading, back fat, and dressing percentage.
  • Additional options: blood, faecal, and biological sampling.

Why choose us?

Data you can trust: Confidentiality guaranteed through NDAs.

Benchmark-driven results: Compare trial performance to on-farm diets.

Expert care: Dedicated researcher and labourers ensure trial success.

Contact us:

Jaco Raath 083 264 0830

WJ Steyn 083 0257 0827

Stefan Corbett 060 982 3964

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