Hybrid rye may be alternative feed ingredient for swine
A new variety of hybrid rye may provide a less expensive alternative to wheat use in swine growing and finishing diets in Canada as it supports growth performan
Model predicts vaccine effectiveness in animals Developed for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, new epidemiological model predicts effectiveness of vaccines at preventing or eliminating
PRRSV study compares strain virulence High-virulence strain caused earlier and greater damage than low-virulence strain and also can attack lymphatic system and bone marrow.
Spanish trial shows potential for protected benzoic acid in zero zinc oxide diets Piglets fed diets containing the protected organic acid product showed higher average daily gain (ADG) and lower feed conversion ratio (FCR)
Yeast supplement may support gut health for disease-challenged piglets A yeast-based supplement may improve gut health and support piglet growth and weight gain following a disease challenge and weaning, researchers say.
Study sets calcium-to-phosphorus ratio for 11-22 kg pigs Pig diets sometimes contain 0.22% more calcium, on average, than stated on product label.
Controlling dietary buffering capacity in piglet feeds Modern feed formulation practices should include monitoring dietary buffering capacity, with a target of less than 650 meq/Kg.
How to train gilts for electronic sow Thoroughly-trained gilts develop into comfortable and productive sows. Gilt training sets the stage for success for every sow in your herd.
New tool uses swine respiratory cells to study flu viruses A new tool developed at South Dakota State University (SDSU) may make studying influenza viruses easier, according to an announcement from the university.
Mexico: Evaluating sorghum varieties for use in pig rations Mexican researchers looked at the impact of kafirins and tannins concentrations in sorghum on the ileal digestibility of amino acids and starch
No nutritional silver bullet for zinc oxide replacement in piglet diets In a published summary of the Zero Zinc Summit, held last month in Copenhagen in Denmark, a Danish animal nutrition consultant said there was a general agreemen
Reviewers identify feed additives with antibacterial effects for use in piglet diets A recent meta-analysis has identified potential dietary feed additives that could contribute to a reduction in dependency on antibiotics in piglet diets
The latest in cereal processing for piglets Cooked cereals in piglet diets are commonplace in many parts of the world, but picking the right one and appropriate thermal processing method remains
Strengths and weaknesses of probiotic use in piglet rearing There is a vast amount of research supporting the use of many different probiotic strains at the nursery stage in pig production, but there is still great
Feed mitigant study yields initial results in pigs FFAR-funded study finds five commercially available feed additives may stop spread of swine viruses.
Method removes bacteria from boar semen Low-density colloid centrifugation shown to reduce bacteria load in collected boar semen without addition of antibiotics.
How to produce pigs without using a high level of zinc oxide Novus International Inc. presented at the Zero Zinc Summit in Copenhagen in Denmark earlier this week on the efficacy of chelated trace minerals as a reliable
Study shows viruses inactivated by porcine plasma processing Spray dried porcine plasma (SDPP) producer, Darling Ingredients, continually runs tests to ensure virus inactivation through processing of that ingredient.
Grant to launch new swine biomedical research center While primary concern is human health, center's research will likely also provide applications for livestock and ag
Spanish pig sector focusing on gut health Supporting the development of a healthy gut in pigs does not rely on antibiotic use, but changes in nutrition and management may be needed, says expert.
