Pig

Amino acids versus crude protein in animal feed

In brief, as long as monogastric (or non-ruminant) animals receive adequate levels of amino acids, one needs to pay but little attention to crude protein.

06/04/2018
Six unique ingredients to lower piglet feed cost Six unique ingredients to lower piglet feed cost

It is possible to have high-quality diets with less expensive alternative ingredients; you simply have to know where to find the ingredients.

06/04/2018
Pig low-protein diets could reduce nitrogen excretion Pig low-protein diets could reduce nitrogen excretion

Feeding low-protein diets to pigs can reduce nitrogen excretion, according to research conducted by the University of Bristol and Scottish Agricultural College.

06/04/2018
Feeding modern pigs low protein diets Feeding modern pigs low protein diets

The benefits of feeding diets low in crude protein are examined in view of the recent increases in pig feed prices worldwide.

03/04/2018
Controlling salmonella in swine feed worth the expense Controlling salmonella in swine feed worth the expense

Risk management measures taken in feedstuff supply chain and pork affect prevalence of salmonella up to consumer level.

02/04/2018
Six pig, poultry alternative feed ingredients Six pig, poultry alternative feed ingredients

We constantly look for such novel ingredients to reduce cost and replace ingredients that are no longer available. Six pig, poultry alternative feed ingredients

02/04/2018
What is wrong with feeding pigs, poultry animal by-products? What is wrong with feeding pigs, poultry animal by-products?

Let's examine each case more closely because it is a topic that keeps surfacing, causing considerable concern and, in my opinion, more harm than good to all par

02/04/2018
Feed formulation: How to maximize corn in pig diets Feed formulation: How to maximize corn in pig diets

Understanding the finer aspects of using corn in pig diets can help reduce feed cost and improve the precision of nutrition, resulting in more efficient

30/03/2018
Low protein piglet diets require phenylalanine, tyrosine monitoring Low protein piglet diets require phenylalanine, tyrosine monitoring

Piglet diets with a low crude protein (CP) concentration are recommended when in-feed antibiotics are not used and diarrhea is likely to occur.

28/03/2018
5 guidelines for alternative animal feed ingredients 5 guidelines for alternative animal feed ingredients

Whether it is rye or copra meal, using a non-conventional ingredient requires attention to certain issues common to all alternative options.

27/03/2018
Using apple pomace as an animal feed ingredient Using apple pomace as an animal feed ingredient

The apple juice and cider industries are a global source of a useful byproduct, apple pomace, that is much more than a source of fiber for ruminants.

27/03/2018
Leveraging the potential of feed ingredients in broiler, swine diets Leveraging the potential of feed ingredients in broiler, swine diets

From grain quality to nutritional variation, nutritionists and feed manufacturers are constantly dealing with the handling, management and costs associated with

26/03/2018
Swine disease insurance hits market Swine disease insurance hits market

James Allen Insurance, Carmel, Ind., has partnered with ONI Risk Partners, Indianapolis, Ind., to offer the hog industry first-of-its-kind insurance coverage

23/03/2018
Cheese waste can replace antibiotics in pig feed Cheese waste can replace antibiotics in pig feed

Now a Danish researcher has discovered that cheese waste with added bacteria can replace some of the antibiotics used by farmers.

16/03/2018
Don’t blame the pigs for new flu types Don’t blame the pigs for new flu types

Pigs have been suspected of producing new types of dangerous influenza viruses that were highly infectious for humans. But pigs are no more responsible for this

14/03/2018
The future of farming: pig cities The future of farming: pig cities

In the future, the transition between the countryside and the city will no longer merely consist of dismal industrial sites.

13/03/2018
Fish oil helps pigs through operations Fish oil helps pigs through operations

Tests with pigs show that a diet rich in fish oil improves recovery after operations. The same positive effects could apply to humans too.

13/03/2018
Overheated sows may get cooldown with new technology Overheated sows may get cooldown with new technology

New Purdue University-developed cooling pads take just minutes to bring down sow's body temperature.

13/03/2018
Can farm animals stomach new types of feed? Can farm animals stomach new types of feed?

Scientists aim to feed fish and farm animals using new ingredients produced from trees and macro algae. But how will this affect their health?

12/03/2018
Sick pigs give insight on swine flu Sick pigs give insight on swine flu

Pigs react to swine flu like humans. This makes them usefuel in experiments which will find out how the virus attacks the respiratory tract in humans.

09/03/2018
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