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Feed additives could do more than a dip in the sea to help reduce heat stress on sows during the hot summer months.
Saturday. December 17th, 2016Sow’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
Saturday. December 17th, 2016Maximizing lactation feed intake in hyperprolific sows enhances future reproductive performance as well as piglet weaning weight and survivability.
Saturday. December 17th, 2016The 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
Saturday. December 17th, 2016Lactose is required in all piglet feeds, but its high cost often limits its use to the detriment of animal growth and health.
Saturday. December 17th, 2016China 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
Saturday. December 17th, 2016Apart from simple formulation adjustments, certain feed additives help alleviate the negative effects of heat stress on growth performance in pigs and poultry.
Saturday. December 17th, 2016Symptoms, treatments and preventative measures for the six most common diseases in pre-weaning, post-weaning and in breeding animals worldwide
Thursday. December 22nd, 2016The infection/prevention chain concept brings together new and existing knowledge in swine diseases management.
Thursday. December 22nd, 2016Scours are the most common health concern of piglets, and understanding the factors involved will help producers prevent outbreaks.
Thursday. December 22nd, 2016