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Livestock production is expect to double by 2050, but there is little room to expand arable land so reducing farmed animals’ intake of crude protein
Friday. May 25th, 2018There are interactive factors that shape the trajectory of gut development in the young pig, and weaning is the most significant source of early-life stress
Thursday. June 27th, 2019Supporting 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.
Wednesday. August 21st, 2019Underestimating the importance of methionine in swine nutrition can have a huge economic impact; DL-HMTBA has extra benefits for pigs in all growth phases.
Wednesday. April 3rd, 2019Zinc plays a key role in promoting fertility in males – this applies to pigs as well as humans and other species
Wednesday. January 2nd, 2019Study indicates that field cress seedcake could be appropriate feed for pigs, but high levels of glucosinolate and insoluble fiber need further evaluation.
Friday. November 1st, 2019Study may improve genetic monitoring and facilitate purging and partial elimination of recessive lethal mutations in frequently used pig breeds.
Monday. June 3rd, 2019The African swine fever (ASF) virus, initially detected in Vietnam in February, has resulted in the culling of over 1.3m domestic pigs in that market
Friday. July 19th, 2019Feed acidifiers have shown to be effective tools to help swine producers. DSM's VevoVitall is a tool that can help nursery pigs thrive.
Tuesday. July 9th, 2019Preliminary studies demonstrate increased weight gain and better feed efficiency in weaning pigs fed butyrate product.
Friday. June 14th, 2019