Essential oil and enzyme blend may boost piglet health
The use of blended essential oils and enzymes may boost gut health and protect against some infections in piglets, says an international team of researchers.
Heat, sodium metabisulfite may help mitigate some contamination in pig feed Researchers at Kansas State University say pelleting deoxynivalenol contaminated feedstuffs with sodium metabisulfite (SMB) can neutralize the toxin’s effects
Breeding and feeding interplay could make monogastric production more robust A process to fractionate protein from grass to leverage such feedstock for pigs and poultry is one of the goals of the five year EU funded Feed-a-Gene project.
Protein amount, not source may guide antibiotic-free swine production In antibiotic-free diets, the level of crude protein used may aid piglet growth and support gut health, than the actual protein type
Diet quality, supplement combinations, later weaning may boost development in pigs Pelleted, easily digestible feed, deeper understanding of supplement combinations and later weaning may be among the keys for better nutritional intake
Researchers question efficacy of low-protein, high-fiber diets on pig development Diets with low protein or high fiber levels fail to improve growth or weight gain in growing-finishing pigs and may require more amino acid (AA) work
Bromelain supplement boosts gut health in sows and piglet growth Supplemental bromelain may bolster reproductive health, the immune system and growth performance for sows and piglets, say researchers from Dankook University.
Probiotic strain found to have beneficial effect on piglet immune system German animal health researchers have found probiotic Enterococcus (E.) faecium strain supports modulation of the immune system in disease threatened pigs
Diet density, enzymes influence growth of finishing pigs Use of supplemental dietary protease may lead to better growth, nutrient digestibility and less stressed pigs.
Antioxidants and yeast may have a role to play in lowering stress for pigs New findings on the use of probiotic yeast when pigs are stressed at a health conference in Ireland this week, and research looking at the benefits
Pig keepers warned not to feed kitchen scraps to pigs due to African swine fever risk There has never been a case of African swine fever in the UK and it does not affect humans, but it is potentially fatal to pigs.
Sugar beets may offer feed alternative, boost young pigs' gut health Researchers at the University of Alberta studied how much of the feed ingredient can be used in the diet of weaned pigs before a downturn in growth performance
Diet quality, supplement combinations, later weaning may boost development in pigs Pelleted, easily digestible feed, deeper understanding of supplement combinations and later weaning may be among the keys for better nutritional intake
Enzyme cocktail improves feed digestibility, boosts gut bacteria growth Adding enzymes to diets including DDGS improves nutrient absorption and promotes gut health in swine, say researchers.
Delayed weaning could boost gut development, immune health in piglets Later weaning could benefit piglet immunity and gut development, say researchers. Delayed weaning could boost gut development, immune health in piglets
Organic acid blends enhance growth performance in piglets: study An international team of researchers saw positive effects from mixed organic acids in the diet on performance, serum immunity, intestinal morphology
Energy digestibility differs in sows, gilts Gestating sows digest energy in diets more efficiently than growing gilts, according to a recent study from the University of Illinois that is shedding light on
Young pigs may see gut health boost from added dietary fiber Swapping protein for fiber, or increasing fiber levels may improve gut health in pigs and limit production of nitrogen, say researchers.
EU: Stepwise tactics proposed to limit copper in piglet feed A piecemeal approach to a reduction of copper content in feed for piglets was proposed at an EU Commission meeting earlier this month.
Model shows pathogen survival in feed ingredients The survival of important viral pathogens of livestock in imported animal feed ingredients may indeed represent a risk.