Xcel
Balanced Grower–Finisher Feed Designed to Drive Efficient Gain, Maintain Muscle, and Keep Pigs Looking Fresh
Nutritional Analysis
Protein: 18% Lysine: 1.2% Fat: 5%
Medicated with 35g/ton of Denagard®
Umbarger Xcel is the “workhorse” base feed in the show pig lineup. When you want a ration that keeps pigs moving forward with consistent intake, steady gain, and a clean show look—Xcel is designed to live in that lane.
It’s less aggressive than a true push feed, which makes it easier to manage for a wider range of pigs. That’s why Xcel fits so well in the middle of the project: it helps pigs keep gaining while maintaining muscle expression and keeping them fresh and correct.
If you’ve got pigs that are past the receiving stage and you want a feed you can run for weeks without over-thinking it—Xcel is one of the best “set the base and manage the look” options in the Umbarger system.
Key Benefits
Balanced grower/finisher for steady, efficient gain
Supports muscle maintenance and show-ring shape
Helps keep pigs fresh, correct, and manageable
Great long-run base feed once pigs are established
Smooth transition option between aggressive early feeds and late-season finish tools
Choose Xcel if:
Your pigs are past the starter phase and need a dependable base feed
You want steady gain without getting overly soft
You want a middle-of-project feed that supports muscle and freshness
You want a smooth step after an aggressive early feed (like Pedal Down) before moving to finish tools
Xcel may not be the best fit if:
You need an aggressive push to catch up fast in gain and muscle (use a stronger push tool)
Your pig is getting too fat/soft and needs to be tightened up with a more controlled program
You are in a true holding phase where gain needs to be slowed dramatically
Intake is poor and you need a starter/transition product first
Your program requires non-medicated feed only
Xcel is a balanced grower–finisher feed built for steady daily performance. It supports efficient gain and muscle while helping pigs stay fresh and correct—making it a strong “middle-of-the-road” base ration once pigs are rolling and you want consistent progress without blowing them up.