Fermented liquid pig feed benefits outweigh drawbacks

With so many yeast products available, it is surprising how little information is available about yeast risks and benefits. Brewer’s yeast is an old traditional

Livestock have different nutritional requirements for protein when challenged by disease, but we still lack sufficient information to quantify these needs.

How much should a weaned piglet eat the first week post-weaning? This highly debated topic is answered from a commercial point of view, balancing potential with

Price should not be the only criterion of a top-end piglet feed. This checklist will provide a guideline to selecting the right feed for the right purpose.

Understanding gut health is paramount in designing quality post-weaning piglet diets. Feed intake level determines gut health. Gut immunity is a daily challenge

There are certain conditions that must be met for this feed management tool to work properly. Here are three pointers to make creep feeding work.

Stomach acidity in young pigs begins at moderate levels and remains relatively high until after weaning, whereas a lower post-weaning pH is required for maximal

A feeding method recommended for underprivileged piglets that requires attention to details but pays dividends in speeding up the growth of small-for-age weaner

Coccidiosis is a disease of massive multiplication. Coccidiosis is an under-diagnosed cause of diarrhea in piglets that can have long-term effects on health

There are a variety of causes of piglet diarrhea; understanding the factors involved will help producers control it.

Scours are the most common health concern of piglets, and understanding the factors involved will help producers prevent outbreaks.

The infection/prevention chain concept brings together new and existing knowledge in swine diseases management.

Symptoms, treatments and preventative measures for the six most common diseases in pre-weaning, post-weaning and in breeding animals worldwide

Apart from simple formulation adjustments, certain feed additives help alleviate the negative effects of heat stress on growth performance in pigs and poultry.

China is a diverse country where temperatures can reach extremes in the South during the summer months, and feeding guidelines for sows must be adjusted accordi

Lactose is required in all piglet feeds, but its high cost often limits its use to the detriment of animal growth and health.

The natural milk produced by sows is very rich in fat; about 8 percent on a liquid basis and 40 percent on a dry matter basis. Piglets have an enormous capacity

Maximizing lactation feed intake in hyperprolific sows enhances future reproductive performance as well as piglet weaning weight and survivability.

Sow’s milk might be the perfect piglet feed, but not for those raised commercially. Or, perhaps it is our limited understanding of its role beyond nutrition