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The "perfect" formula is dictated largely by local conditions, market preferences and production processes.
Thursday. January 12th, 2017The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has proposed a reduction in the maximum copper content of feed for piglets.
Thursday. January 12th, 2017Long before the advent of zinc oxide, another mineral used to dominate piglet feeds: copper sulphate. It was known to reduce or prevent piglet diarrheas
Thursday. January 12th, 2017Study shows growth performance did not differ for pigs supplemented with zinc. Zinc is the trace element widely known from the diarrhea control properties
Friday. December 30th, 2016Buffering capacity is an important aspect often overlooked when it comes to using "conventional" ingredients, like zinc oxide.
Friday. December 30th, 2016Liquid feeding can reduce pig feed costs when combined with inexpensive industrial by-products that often are given away for the price of their transportation.
Friday. December 30th, 2016An alternative method to offering dry or just liquid feeds that suits antibiotic-free production systems. The most optimum conditions for fermenting liquid pig
Friday. December 30th, 2016With 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
Friday. December 30th, 2016Livestock have different nutritional requirements for protein when challenged by disease, but we still lack sufficient information to quantify these needs.
Friday. December 30th, 2016How 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
Friday. December 30th, 2016