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Thứ 2, 18/11/2024

Enzyme blend may boost weight gain, growth in newly weaned pigs

Adding a blend of xylanase and protease to the diets of newly-weaned pigs may improve gut development, weight gain and growth performance, say researchers.

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Weaning without zinc oxide

The ban on the use of zinc oxide for weaned pigs in the EU comes into effect in June 2022, providing a challenge for EU pig production

ASF set to undermine recovery in Vietnamese pig sector

The African swine fever (ASF) virus, initially detected in Vietnam in February, has resulted in the culling of over 1.3m domestic pigs in that market

High-protein canola meal appropriate for gestating, lactating sows

Results may be of particular interest to producers in northern U.S., Canada and Europe, where economics may drive decision to use canola meal.

Just how much do we know about taste and smell in animals?

Scientists are still learning how taste and smell systems work in farmed animals and so enormous potential remains for industry to gain and apply knowledge

Bacteria implicated in gastric ulcer development in pigs

Study identifies new bacterial species implicated in ulcer development and opens way for new control methods.

New feed fermentation method developed

Using synchronized batch fermentation, process degrades antinutritional factors in swine feed and boosts lactic acid production.

Feed ingredient holding explored as ASF fears continue

Ongoing work to prevent the spread of foreign animal diseases sees a revision of the holding times for imported feed ingredients processed in unknown circumstan

Using feed acidifiers to improve nursery pig nutrition

Feed acidifiers have shown to be effective tools to help swine producers. DSM's VevoVitall is a tool that can help nursery pigs thrive.

Sows could benefit from novel oilseed cake tested in grower pigs

Swedish researchers looked at feeding a novel feed resource, Lepidium cake (LC), to grower pigs, saw that it was a palatable feed

Investments in Vietnamese pig sector despite ASF challenge

Leading Chinese feed producer, New Hope Group, is planning to construct three pig farms in Vietnam, despite the threat from the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus

Wild pigs expand range in Canada

A mix of wild boar and domesticated swine — are spreading rapidly across Canada, threatening native species such as nesting birds, deer, agricultural crops