Rincker Livestock

02/19/2026

Our second group is ready and the barn will be open this weekend. Crossbreds sired by Lucky Day & Heavy Pour. Again, no online sales this spring and all are sold out of the barn.

Get ahold of Matt 217-825-3636 or Lee 217-827-9066 to schedule

01/22/2026

01/19/2026

It’s in the quiet moments
we realize
what it’s all for.

12/16/2025

First group is weaned!

One product we’ve used for many years and continue to trust on weaning day is Tonisity Px.

While no surprise weaning is widely known to be stressful, the extent of this stress is often underestimated. Research shows pigs can lose 20–30% of intestinal villus height, which impacts hydration, gut health, and early feed intake.

Most products used at weaning are electrolytes. They replace salts but they don’t address the damaged gut or help pigs transition to feed.

Tonisity is different because it’s an isotonic protein solution.

That means:
✔️ Matches the pig’s natural osmotic balance, so fluids are absorbed efficiently
✔️ Doesn’t pull water into the gut, unlike hypertonic electrolytes
✔️ Provides functional proteins and amino acids that support villus repair
✔️ Stimulates drinking behavior, getting pigs hydrated immediately
✔️ Supports gut integrity first, before expecting feed intake

You can’t eliminate weaning stress, but you can manage it.



https://www.tonisity.com/product/tonisity-px

12/01/2025

If velvet had a smell it would be baby pigs