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Nutritional research focus of new Kent swine facility
Kent Nutrition Group is opening a swine research barn focusing on real-time assessment of nutritional research and ties between environmental conditions
- Weanling pigs may see digestion bump from additive zinc oxide nanoparticles
- DDGS may support nursery pig growth, performance when added to feed
- Amino acid may give piglets a boost
- Study shows higher protein levels in sow diets benefits litter
- Sow nutrition: We ‘probably don’t know enough’, says scientist
- Mathematical models may support cheaper swine feed with no drop in production
- Do young pigs need more help digesting soy-based feeds?
- Consider sows when remodeling swine facilities
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Adding dietary fat to pig feed does not decrease the digestibility of…
Supplementing pig diets with either saturated or unsaturated fat increases the digestibility of calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur in the diets, finds an industry
What canola by-products are beneficial for grower pigs?
The type of canola is used, and how the oil is extracted alter the nutritional offering of by-products used in swine feed, say researchers
Red pepper essential oil may aid nutrient digestion in piglets
Animal scientists in Brazil examined the use of Brazilian red pepper essential oil in the diet of weanling pigs for growth and gut health.
Wheat-DDGs drop feed efficiency in young swine diets, don’t alter intake
Replacing soybean meal with DDGS maintains feed intake, but lowers average daily gain for young pigs, say researchers.
Isotonic supplement seeks to boost piglet weaning weight, gut health
Tonisity says an isotonic supplement it has developed can boost hydration, weight gain and manage stress in piglets.
Antioxidants and yeast may have a role to play in lowering stress…
Lallemand Animal Nutrition released new findings on the use of probiotic yeast when pigs are stressed at a health conference in Ireland this week, and research
Recombinetics, DNA Genetics form alliance to end surgical castration of swine
Alliance aims to improve swine health and well-being by developing precision breeding technology.
Marine algae may inhibit bacterial growth in pigs
A study indicates an extract of marine algae harvested in Brittany could be used in feed to inhibit the proliferation of pathogens and stimulate an immune
Can neotame boost swine feed intake?
Low-calorie sweetener use may prompt greater feed intake and growth rate for weaned pigs.
Essential oils, diet may boost piglet growth, gut health
Use of essential oils and nutrient density may improve piglet growth and health absent antibiotics for growth promotion.
Feed size, makeup may make pig manure less explosive
Manure accumulation in storage pits can be a fire or explosion hazards, but smaller feed particles and more digestible fiber may lower risks.
Sugar beets may offer feed alternative, boost young pigs' gut health
Sugar beet pulp (SBP) may prompt gut health and offer an alternative feed ingredient for young pigs.