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Change to standard DDGS:corn ratio for growing pigs not recommended unless diets are formulated to specific dietary energy concentration.
Thursday. February 6th, 2020Pig diets sometimes contain 0.22% more calcium, on average, than stated on product label.
Tuesday. October 1st, 2019Rice co-products in pig diets add fat and fiber, but too much fiber can decrease energy absorption and digestibility.
Friday. April 5th, 2019In a climate of reduced antibiotic usage, natural fatty acids are becoming popular additive for promoting gut health
Friday. March 22nd, 2019A Spanish study has shown that feed ingredients commonly used in pig diets - oats, rye, in particular their brans, along with wheat bran
Wednesday. July 4th, 2018High inclusion levels of rapeseed meal and DDGS combined in feeds negatively affect nutrient digestibility in finisher pigs, concludes an Irish study.
Saturday. June 30th, 2018Swine nutritionists now have more information at their disposal to formulate foods that help pigs grow safely, save money for producers
Wednesday. June 13th, 2018The most commonly used feed additives in pig diets are acidifiers, zinc and copper, prebiotics, probiotics, yeast products, nucleotides, and plant extracts.
Tuesday. May 22nd, 2018Supplementing pig diets with either saturated or unsaturated fat increases the digestibility of calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur in the diets, finds an industry
Wednesday. May 16th, 2018University of Illinois researchers suggest that soy protein concentrate may substitute for animal proteins in weanling pig diets without adverse effects.
Saturday. April 14th, 2018