Pig
Testing feed samples for the presence of salmonella
A research project, run by the AFIA, is aimed at assessing the potential for salmonella to be present in feed.
- Algae-based β-glucan may provide gut, immune boost for piglets
- Can increased hydration save piglets and add pounds?
- How piglet gastric pH development affects gut health
- Research finds potential way to replace zinc in pig feed
- How to formulate poultry, swine diets with modern DDGS
- ASF provokes preventative measures
- Benefits of phospholipids in sow diets
- New research highlights opportunity to improve the iron status of piglets
Pig
Sows under stress: Antioxidant supplement may help reproductive performance
Evidence stacks up for sow supplementation with cellular antioxidants as latest research from Lallemand Animal Nutrition shows benefits for reproductive perform
Pig nutrition study may prevent future PEDv outbreaks
Kansas State University has finished a study that may improve swine nutrition and prevent deadly viruses
New swine research center offers industry insights
The facility could potentially help producers achieve their production goals, increase profitability, reduce risk and improve their overall competitive
How sow nutrition impacts gestation, milk production
Industry experts discuss the impact of nutrition during various times in gestation and milk production
7 ways to reduce tail biting in pigs
Tail biting is a perennial problem without a clear causative factor or a definitive solution.
Do liquid-fed pigs require extra water?
Theories suggest that offering pigs liquid feed eliminates the need for supplemental fresh water. Is this true?
Fermented wet feed could be game changer for piglet health
There is pressure on European pig producers to find alternative feeding strategies in light of the upcoming EU-wide ban on zinc oxide and the growing trend
Fiber in rice co-products characterized for swine diets
Rice co-products in pig diets add fat and fiber, but too much fiber can decrease energy absorption and digestibility.
How to minimize sow stress, aggression in group housing
Producers are increasing docility and maintaining efficiency with group sow housing.
Methionine beyond protein synthesis in growing pigs
Underestimating the importance of methionine in swine nutrition can have a huge economic impact; DL-HMTBA has extra benefits for pigs in all growth phases.
Salmonella control: Do organic acids solve the problem?
Using effective organic acid products under the right conditions can reduce the presence of Salmonella and improve the productivity of our herds.
How lactic fermented pig feeds benefit swine production
Fermentation is a dynamic process resulting in a huge multiplication of lactic acid bacteria, production of lactic acid, activation of enzymes