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Thứ 2, 18/11/2024

Hybrid rye may be alternative feed ingredient for swine

A new variety of hybrid rye may provide a less expensive alternative to wheat use in swine growing and finishing diets in Canada as it supports growth performan

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Mexico: Evaluating sorghum varieties for use in pig rations

Mexican researchers looked at the impact of kafirins and tannins concentrations in sorghum on the ileal digestibility of amino acids and starch

No nutritional silver bullet for zinc oxide replacement in piglet diets

In a published summary of the Zero Zinc Summit, held last month in Copenhagen in Denmark, a Danish animal nutrition consultant said there was a general agreemen

Reviewers identify feed additives with antibacterial effects for use in piglet diets

A recent meta-analysis has identified potential dietary feed additives that could contribute to a reduction in dependency on antibiotics in piglet diets

The latest in cereal processing for piglets

Cooked cereals in piglet diets are commonplace in many parts of the world, but picking the right one and appropriate thermal processing method remains

Strengths and weaknesses of probiotic use in piglet rearing

There is a vast amount of research supporting the use of many different probiotic strains at the nursery stage in pig production, but there is still great

Feed mitigant study yields initial results in pigs

FFAR-funded study finds five commercially available feed additives may stop spread of swine viruses.

Method removes bacteria from boar semen

Low-density colloid centrifugation shown to reduce bacteria load in collected boar semen without addition of antibiotics.

How to produce pigs without using a high level of zinc oxide

Novus International Inc. presented at the Zero Zinc Summit in Copenhagen in Denmark earlier this week on the efficacy of chelated trace minerals as a reliable

Study shows viruses inactivated by porcine plasma processing

Spray dried porcine plasma (SDPP) producer, Darling Ingredients, continually runs tests to ensure virus inactivation through processing of that ingredient.

Grant to launch new swine biomedical research center

While primary concern is human health, center's research will likely also provide applications for livestock and ag

Spanish pig sector focusing on gut health

Supporting the development of a healthy gut in pigs does not rely on antibiotic use, but changes in nutrition and management may be needed, says expert.