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Facts about Antimicrobials
Antimicrobials have made a major contribution to improving the health and welfare of pigs for several decades. They are vital for the treatment and control of bacterial infections in pigs. Antibiotics are antimicrobial products, which have, in the past,...
Antimicrobials have made a major contribution to improving the health and welfare of pigs for several decades. They are vital for the treatment and control of bacterial infections in pigs. Antibiotics are antimicrobial products, which have, in the past,...
Status of Animal Nutrition Research and Development in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan
R&D status in research and development organisations and in the feed industries in each country as well as suggested animal nutrition approaches for livestock development are outlined by Harinder P.S. Makkar in a working paper in Animal Production and...
R&D status in research and development organisations and in the feed industries in each country as well as suggested animal nutrition approaches for livestock development are outlined by Harinder P.S. Makkar in a working paper in Animal Production and...
Effect of Progenos Supplementation on Embryonic and Placental Development
University of Alberta researchers report beneficial effects of Progenos (l–arginine) supplementation during pregnancy on early embryonic development and placental vascularisation while also investigation gene expression associated with these characteristics...
University of Alberta researchers report beneficial effects of Progenos (l–arginine) supplementation during pregnancy on early embryonic development and placental vascularisation while also investigation gene expression associated with these characteristics...
Unusually Warm Spring May Cause Stored Grain Problems
The warm spring temperatures following a warm winter may lead to stored grain problems, particularly for grain that exceeds the recommended storage moisture content or did not stay cool during the winter, writes Calli Thorne, North Dakota State University...
The warm spring temperatures following a warm winter may lead to stored grain problems, particularly for grain that exceeds the recommended storage moisture content or did not stay cool during the winter, writes Calli Thorne, North Dakota State University...
Sustainable Farming
Initial results feeding peas or beans to growing pigs are encouraging and further trials have been set up, according to no. 30 of the Farm Case Study series from BPEX.
Initial results feeding peas or beans to growing pigs are encouraging and further trials have been set up, according to no. 30 of the Farm Case Study series from BPEX.
Non-Nutritional Impacts on Feed Efficiency
There are multiple factors, outside of nutrition, that impact feed efficiency – such as genetics, disease, environment and management – according to an article in Prairie Swine Centre’s E-Zine.
There are multiple factors, outside of nutrition, that impact feed efficiency – such as genetics, disease, environment and management – according to an article in Prairie Swine Centre’s E-Zine.
Counteracting Trichothecenes in Animal Feed
In feeds and feed ingredients, poorly adsorbable mycotoxins like trichothecenes need to be counteracted by biotransformation, says Karin Naehrer of Biomin.
In feeds and feed ingredients, poorly adsorbable mycotoxins like trichothecenes need to be counteracted by biotransformation, says Karin Naehrer of Biomin.
Focus on Feed Efficiency in Pork Production
Feed represents the largest proportion of cost of production, contributing up to 70 per cent of the variable cost of production. This is nothing new, writes Ken Engele, Manager of Information Services at the Prairie Swine Centre.
Feed represents the largest proportion of cost of production, contributing up to 70 per cent of the variable cost of production. This is nothing new, writes Ken Engele, Manager of Information Services at the Prairie Swine Centre.
Combating Health Issues
Every day, new reports are published in newspapers worldwide reporting about the effects of antibiotic resistant bacteria and their consequences on human health, according to Biomin.
Every day, new reports are published in newspapers worldwide reporting about the effects of antibiotic resistant bacteria and their consequences on human health, according to Biomin.
Weaning in Pigs: When the Facts Change
In order to achieve a successful transition from milk to solid feed, the enrichment of diets with phytogenics feed additives to support growth performance in newly weaned pigs is recommended by Tobias Steiner (Director Competence Center Phytogenics, Biomin),...
In order to achieve a successful transition from milk to solid feed, the enrichment of diets with phytogenics feed additives to support growth performance in newly weaned pigs is recommended by Tobias Steiner (Director Competence Center Phytogenics, Biomin),...
Evaluation of Feeding Strategies and Measurement of Feed Consumption Using the FeedLogic System
Report by Karen Moore and Bruce Mullan of the Department of Agriculture and Food for Western Australia for the Co-operative Research Centre for an Internationally Competitive Pork Industry, dated February 2009. Trials indicate feed cost savings can be...
Report by Karen Moore and Bruce Mullan of the Department of Agriculture and Food for Western Australia for the Co-operative Research Centre for an Internationally Competitive Pork Industry, dated February 2009. Trials indicate feed cost savings can be...
Can Omega–3 Fatty Acids Modulate the Immune Response of Pigs?
Pork producers should include plant–based omega–3 fatty acids, such as those found in flaxseed, into the diets of lactating sows or newly weaned piglets but ensure that the ratio does not go below 5:1 omega–6:omega–3, according to L. Eastwood...
Pork producers should include plant–based omega–3 fatty acids, such as those found in flaxseed, into the diets of lactating sows or newly weaned piglets but ensure that the ratio does not go below 5:1 omega–6:omega–3, according to L. Eastwood...
Gastrointestinal Health and Function in Weaned Pigs
A review of feeding strategies to control post–weaning diarrhoea in pigs without using in–feed antimicrobial compounds by researchers based in Canada and Australia.
A review of feeding strategies to control post–weaning diarrhoea in pigs without using in–feed antimicrobial compounds by researchers based in Canada and Australia.
Mycotoxins and Other Interactants: What are the Consequences on Pig Farms
Clinical symptoms may be observed in animals even when a low mycotoxin contamination was detected in the feed, according to Karin Nährer of Biomin.
Clinical symptoms may be observed in animals even when a low mycotoxin contamination was detected in the feed, according to Karin Nährer of Biomin.
Gut Function is Key to Weaned Pig Performance
Management tips on how to manipulate the pig’s digestive system to improve performance post–weaning and reduce susceptibility to disease from BPEX in its Target 2TS newsletter.
Management tips on how to manipulate the pig’s digestive system to improve performance post–weaning and reduce susceptibility to disease from BPEX in its Target 2TS newsletter.
Fumonisins as a Major Challenge for Porcine Immune System
Fumonisins are mycotoxins which are produced by several Fusarium species, especially Fusarium verticillioides and Fusarium proliferatum, writes Radka Borutova of Biomin.
Fumonisins are mycotoxins which are produced by several Fusarium species, especially Fusarium verticillioides and Fusarium proliferatum, writes Radka Borutova of Biomin.
Proceedings of the 1st International Phytase Summit 2010
Proceedings of the 1st International Phytase Summit, which was held in Washington, DC, US, in September 2010.
Proceedings of the 1st International Phytase Summit, which was held in Washington, DC, US, in September 2010.
Pork Industry Economic Outlook Cautiously Optimistic
North American pork producers have reason for optimism on prices and cost of production through 2012, says leading industry economist, Karl Skold, speaking at the 2012 Banff Pork Seminar.
North American pork producers have reason for optimism on prices and cost of production through 2012, says leading industry economist, Karl Skold, speaking at the 2012 Banff Pork Seminar.
Organic Acid-Based Products – Market Evaluation and Technical Comment
An overview of some acidifiers currently available on the market by Angela Riemensperger (Product Manager for Biomin), demonstrating the growing importance of this group of products.
An overview of some acidifiers currently available on the market by Angela Riemensperger (Product Manager for Biomin), demonstrating the growing importance of this group of products.
Cycles in China’s Pork Market
The sharp increase in pork prices during 2007 drew attention to the Chinese market’s volatility and cycles, highlight Fred Gale, Daniel Marti and Dinghuan Hu in a report entitled ‘China’s Volatile Pork Industry’ from the USDA Economic Research...
The sharp increase in pork prices during 2007 drew attention to the Chinese market’s volatility and cycles, highlight Fred Gale, Daniel Marti and Dinghuan Hu in a report entitled ‘China’s Volatile Pork Industry’ from the USDA Economic Research...
Evaluating the Effects of Pelleting Deoxynivalenol-Contaminated DDGS with Sodium Metabisulphite on Analysed DON Levels
Conditioning temperature and retention time alone did not affect levels of the mycotoxin, deoxynivalenol (DON), in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) from maize but pelleting DDGS reduced DON levels as the level of sodium metabisulphite (SMB)...
Conditioning temperature and retention time alone did not affect levels of the mycotoxin, deoxynivalenol (DON), in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) from maize but pelleting DDGS reduced DON levels as the level of sodium metabisulphite (SMB)...
Effect of Olfactory Stimulation during Suckling on Agonistic Behaviour in Weaned Pigs
The application of a banana scent to the skin of the mammary glands increased milk consumption by the piglets, according to researchers based in Espinardo, Spain. While the treatment did not affect post-weaning performance was applied to the feed trough,...
The application of a banana scent to the skin of the mammary glands increased milk consumption by the piglets, according to researchers based in Espinardo, Spain. While the treatment did not affect post-weaning performance was applied to the feed trough,...
Rising Prices and Costs for Chinese Pork
Rising prices in China’s domestic pork market were the main contributor to the country’s rising pork imports, write Fred Gale, Daniel Marti and Dinghuan Hu in a report entitled ‘China’s Volatile Pork Industry’ from the USDA Economic Research...
Rising prices in China’s domestic pork market were the main contributor to the country’s rising pork imports, write Fred Gale, Daniel Marti and Dinghuan Hu in a report entitled ‘China’s Volatile Pork Industry’ from the USDA Economic Research...
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