High-oleic soy rations studied for swine, poultry
The idea that, in order to make better bacon, feed the animals a better soybean, led University of Missouri food scientist Bryon Wiegand
Smart sow feeding leads to better piglet survival Researchers from Aarhus University are collaborating with the industry on developing new feeding strategies and feed products that can improve piglet survival
Protein digestibility of grain, oilseed co-products examined for young pigs Digestibility only part of the picture; total protein concentrations also need to be considered.
N&H TOPLINE: Split-sex feeding may help optimize pig feeding Implementing split-sex feeding in conjunction with phase feeding may allow swine nutritionists to further refine growing pigs' nutrient requirements.
Iron supplement type may boost piglet organ weight, blood parameters The type of iron supplement used in the diet of pregnant pigs may improve blood parameters, organ weight and iron nutritional status for piglets, say researcher
Maschhoffs launches farm-to-table pig production experience New interactive digital tool will help consumers learn about process of raising pigs from start to finish
3 reasons B vitamins become limiting in pig, poultry feeds Pigs and poultry continue to require external supplementation of all B vitamins, but certain conditions might lead to deficiencies.
Study: Porcine plasma boosts litter performance in mature sows Adding spray-dried porcine plasma to the diets of older sows may improve piglet survival, performance and weaning weight, say researchers.
Establishing the pig’s gut microbiota as early as possible is key, says a swine specialist Heidi Hall, technical manager for swine at Anpario, outlined at VIV Europe 2018 in Utrecht last month how acid based eubiotics help regulate the microbial
Fermented wheat, enzyme use may boost piglet feed digestibility Feeding fermented and enzyme-supplemented diets may boost mineral and amino acid digestibility for weaned piglets, say researchers.
Flavors in sow feed improve piglet performance, says German player German producer, Phytobiotics, launched a new flavor and sweeteners line – Miracol - at VIV Europe in Utrecht for use in in all animal species
S. suis vaccine project moves forward Intervacc receives funding from Eurostars for further development of vaccine for piglets.
6 basic feed ingredients in antibiotic-free piglet diets Feeding piglets has been always a challenge, the more so now that in-feed antibiotics are increasingly removed from the array of useful ingredients.
Reduced antibiotic consumption in Danish pig production yields positive results Adoption of rigorous husbandry protocols effective in cutting post-weaning mortality in swine
Using carbohydrases in pig and poultry feed to reduce feed cost The use of carbohydrases in animal feed has a clear financial benefit, especially when cereal prices are high.
How piglet weaning stresses impact gut health Weaning is a source of major stress for the piglet, which has consequences on its digestive function including: reduction of feed intake, sub-optimal digestive
Feeding rice bran to grow/finish pigs has benefits, trade-offs Rice is the third-most widely grown cereal grain worldwide, and the bran left over from milling white rice is available in large quantities for livestock feed
The effect of post-farrowing ketoprofen on sow feed intake, nursing behaviour and piglet The effect of post-farrowing ketoprofen on sow feed intake, nursing behaviour and piglet performance
Respiratory distress and ill-thrift in post-weaned pigs There is an increase of respiratory distress and loss of body condition with an increase of mortality in the weaning and growing pigs…
Protein and immunity interactions in weaned pigs Dietary protein remains a critical factor that affects growth, overall health, and the immune status of piglets during and after the time of weaning.