Take Control of Ileitis with Denagard
One of the most prevalent swine diseases in the US, ileitis infects roughly 75 per cent of large herds and nearly all US pigs have been exposed to Lawsonia intracellularis, the bacteria that causes ileitis, according to Novartis Animal Healt...

Denagard Performance - Issue 7 - Ileitis in vitro studies
In vitro studies show that Lawsonia intracellularis, the cause of ileitis, is sensitive to Denagard®.

Denagard Performance - Ileitis/Efficacy
Studies show Denagard® is highly effective against ileitis in pigs, according to Novartis Animal Health.

Aetiology, Pathogenesis and Treatment of Ileitis Infections
Porcine Proliferative Enteropathy (ileitis) exists on most farms, according to Novartis Animal Health. Focusing first on the prevalence in Asian countries, this publication continues with the signs of the acute and chronic forms in pigs of different ages...

Controlling Hygiene in Liquid Feeding Systems
Adding a mixture of propionic, formic and lactic acids to liquid feed effectively controls bacteria throughout the liquid feed distribution channel, leading to improvements in pig performance, writes Angela Riemensperger of Biomin.

Mycotoxin Control as an Effective Tool for Successful Demedicalisation
Nutrition is now being more widely used as a practical solution to maintaining animal health, according to Radka Borutova of Biomin.

Phytogenic Feed Additives and Ammonia Emissions – Thinking outside the Box
There is great potential in reducing ammonia emissions by including phytogenic substances in pig diets, according to Ahmed Aufy, Eduard Zentner and Tobias Steiner of Biomin.

Mycotoxins, Endotoxins and Their Control
Mycotoxins and endotoxins impair animal health and immune status as well as feed production in various ways: these toxins are invisible, odorless and cannot be detected by smell or taste, but can significantly reduce pig performance, according to Radka...

JSR Evaluates 2011 as Year of Agricultural Revolution
This year's Annual JSR Technical Conference proposed that this year was one of revolution in the agricultural industry. Jackie Linden, senior editor of ThePigSite, reports on the event.

Piglets Overcoming Post-Weaning Stress
Achieving good performance in growing pigs starts with ensuring the sow produces enough milk and after weaning, pathogenic bacteria can be combatted by feeding a combination of organic acids, cinnamaldehyde and a permeabilising substance, according to...

Producers Can Benefit from Essential Oils in Pig Finishing Diets
Essential oils have multiple desirable properties which can have beneficial effects on animal performance, such as finishing pigs, when added to their rations, according to Dr Tobias Steiner of Biomin Holding GmbH.

Ways to Replace Antibiotic Growth Promoters
Angela Riemensperger of Biomin explains the mode of action and benefits of the company's product, which includes an organic acid blend, a phytochemical and a perforising substance.

Importance of Post-Weaning Feeding to Reach Market Weight in an Adequate Time–Frame
Post-weaning feeding is critical for pigs to reach market weight quickly, according to Biomin as the company launched Biotronic Top3.

Innovations in the Acidifier Market
Biomin has added Biotronic Top3 to its portfolio of acidifier products, and presents trial data showing significant improvements in final weight and weight gain of pigs over the 56-day experimental period.

Orego-Stim Improves Performance and Profits in Finisher Pigs During the Withdrawal Period
Economic advantages and/or cost savings can be achieved using Orego-Stim in the withdrawal feed in terms of lower total medication cost, more efficient feed conversion and fewer days to market, according to Technical Bulletin 23 from Meriden Animal H...

Producers Can Benefit from Essential Oils in Pig Finishing Diets
Essential oils have multiple desirable properties which can have beneficial effects on animal performance, such as finishing pigs, when added to their rations. The purpose of this paper is to describe essential oils, some of their properties and present...

Benefits of Orego-Stim for Pigs under Heat Stress
Orego-Stim may help both sows and their litters at times of heat stress, according to Technical Bulletin 21 from Meriden Animal Health.

Biomin’s Mycotoxin Survey – 2nd Quarter Report 2011
Mycotoxin analysis results for the second quarter of 2011 from Biomin, including more than 2,800 analyses of more than 800 animal feed ingredients. At least one mycotoxin was found in 90 per cent of the samples.

Orego-Stim for Suckling (Pre-Starter) Piglets
Orego-Stim helps to improve palatability and therefore encourages the piglets to eat solid food while at the same time keeping the gut clean and preventing/controlling diarrhoea, according to Technical Bulletin 19 from Meriden Animal Health.

Mycotoxin Risk Management and the Successful Use of Enzyme-Producing Microorganisms
Mycotoxin risk management tool involves both the elimination of mycotoxins by adsorptive materials, and the conversion of their toxic structures into non-toxic, harmless metabolites, according to Inês Rodrigues, Technical Manager for Biomin Holding.

Orego-Stim Promotes a Balanced Intestinal Microbiota
Orego-Stim can safely be used in conjunction with probiotics to boost the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestines but the inclusion of probiotics is not necessary for its efficacy, according to Technical Bulletin No. 18 from Meriden Animal He...

Evolution: Economic and Agriculture Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
The five most important policy categories for economic development in sub-Saharan Africa are identified in this report by Dr Giovanni Gasperoni and Tricia Beal of Novus International. They focus particularly on empowering agriculture best practices and...

Orego-Stim and Post-Weaning Diarrhoea Syndrome
A review of the efficacy of Orego-Stim against post-weaning diarrhoea in Technical Bulletin No. 11 from Meriden Animal Health.