Nutrition and the Environmental Impact of Outdoor Pigs
By Professor Sandra Edwards, Newcastle University, School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. The growth of outdoor pig production in the UK has been driven by economic, marketing and agronomic advantages - and it has brought recognised niche...

Understanding and Improving Feed Intake
By Dr. Todd See, North Carolina State University - Feed intake can account for 60 to 85 percent of the variation observed in pig growth rate during finishing (Young, 2005). The facilities and production systems in which most pigs are raised will limit...

Potential Problems for Livestock Producers to Consider in 2007
By Dr. Mike Murphy, Toxicologist College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. The dual effect of drought and hail in 2007 have left many producers wondering what toxins may impact their crops.

Cutting FCR: the key to survival
If pig producers are to survive, they must quickly adapt to a demanding new challenge according to Dr Grant Walling, Director of Research and Genetics at JSR Genetics.

Unlocking Performance in Sow Nutrition
Phytogenics: Potent performance enhancers in sows.

Milling and Mixing Systems for Pig Feed Production
This article, written by Big Dutchman, looks at the company's Milling and Mixing equipment and systems for producing home-mixed rations.

Nutritional Management of Nursery Pigs
By Eric van Heugten. Swine Nutrition Specialist, NCSU. Weaning is a stressful event for baby pigs.

Increasing Feed Prices - A Need For Improved Efficiency.
By BPEX. This report is part of a series of articles from BPEX's Knowledge Transfer. With the current climate of increasing feed prices and the resulting impact on the cost of production, what can you do about it?

Feeding for Efficiency
By Patricia Dickenson, Ontario Pork Newsletter. Limiting feeding in the grower phase could be the key to an improved overall feed efficiency and faster gains during the finishing period, says a University of Guelph researcher.

Latest Developments in Alternative Feedstuffs for Pigs
By Ruurd T. Zijlstra, University of Alberta and Eduardo Beltranena, Alberta Agriculture and Food Edmonton as presented at the 2007 Manitoba Swine Seminar.

Byproducts from Energy Production for Swine
By Eric van Heugten, NCSU. There is considerable interest in the production of energy from corn (ethanol) and fat (biodiesel). These processes yield byproducts that may have a place in swine nutrition. This article will briefly evaluate recent research...

Research Update: Feeding high levels of DDGS to Grow-Finish Swine
By Mark Whitney, PhD, University of Minnesota Extension. With increased corn costs, there is significant interest in identifying alternative solutions to reduce feed cost and stretch corn supplies.

Nursery and Grow-Finish Performance, and Carcass Characteristics in Boars Fed Diets Supplemented with Organic or Inorganic Sources of Selenium
By Mark J. Estienne and Allen F. Harper, Tidewater AREC, and Susan M. Speight, Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences. Published in Livestock Update, April 2007, Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Drinking Behavior of Nursery Pigs During Oral Vaccine Administration
By Anna K. Johnson, assistant professor; Roy A. Edler, Boehringer, Ingleheim, Vetmedica; J. Tyler Holck, Boehringer, Ingleheim, Vetmedica; Brad V. Lawrence, Boehringer, Ingleheim, Vetmedica; Robert G. Baker, undergraduate. Reprinted from the Iowa State...

Milk Supplementation beyond the Lactation Period: The Impact on Growth and Health of the Pigs.
By Rafael Cabrera, Ralco Nutrition, Inc. The selection pressure placed on high prolificacy and the high nutrients required in order to support high wean weights have made feeding the modern dam genotype a “State of the Art” work in swine commercial farms....

Effect of Dietary Salmon Protein Concentrate on Growth Performance of Weanling Pigs
By Cole Wagner and Kristjan Bregendahl. This article is from the Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2007.

Swine Feed Program Management Tips
By Duane E. Reese, Extension Swine Specialist, University of Nebraska. Corn prices have rallied strongly since last fall based on anticipated needs in the ethanol industry.

Feed Intake During Lactation is Important to Improve Sow Longevity
By Mark Whitney, Swine Extension Educator, University of Minnesota Extension.

Recommendations On Feeding DDGS To Swine
By Hans H. Stein, University of Illinois and published by the North Carolina State University - The concentration of gross energy in distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) is greater than in corn, but because of a lower digestibility of energy in...

A healthier start to a pig's life
By Eureka. Pigs commonly suffer from digestive disorders around weaning, but a new plant-based product given before weaning helps the digestive tract to mature and improves weaning success.

Using Alternative Ingredients: Lentils and Flaxseed
By The Prairie Swine Centre - The pork industry is continually seeking alternative ingredients for use in pig diets, either as a means of diversifying rations - and thus reducing cost - or to achieve a final pork product that meets certain specifications....

The Advantages of Liquid Feeding
By Fancom - This article looks at the many advantages of liquid feeding and summarises the "Fancom way" of delivering these benefits.

The Political Situation Surrounding Antimicrobial Use In Agriculture
By Liz Wagstrom, DVM, MS, DACVPM, National Pork Board and published by North Carolina State University - The use of antimicrobials in agriculture has been controversial for several decades. The issue has been studied by numerous committees, expert panels,...