Pig
Changing piglet feeding schemes and management approach is key to AGP and ZnO removal
Changing piglet feeding schemes and management approach is key to AGP and ZnO removal, says nutritionist
- Novel swine virus type may shed light on viral evolution
- Strep diagnosis in swine prompts renewed calls for biosecurity
- Grease, copper additives may boost heat-stressed pigs' performance
- Finnish team evaluating optimal sow feeding strategies, how to cut farrowing time
- What factors affect sow colostrum yield and composition?
- Zinc may influence gut health, immune competence of pigs
- Glutamic acid shown to improve the feed efficiency of weaned piglets
- Study: Fasting on the day of weaning improves piglet performance in subsequent weeks
Pig
Precision feeding may lower pig dietary protein needs, nitrogen excretion
Swine precision feeding systems may need new methionine to lysine ratios, however, the individualized system may allow for swine production with lower protein
Provimi creates age-based swine feeding system
Piglet digestive development, rather than weight, guides a new feeding program developed by Provimi to reduce rates of early mortality in weaned pigs.
Field cress tested as new protein source for pigs
Study indicates that field cress seedcake could be appropriate feed for pigs, but high levels of glucosinolate and insoluble fiber need further evaluation.
Zinc, not arginine may boost piglet growth, oxidative status
Adding supplemental zinc may boost piglet growth and oxidative status, while supplemental arginine in feed has a limited influence on oxidative status or piglet
Preweaning mortality a complex issue
A few of the factors Ellis highlighted as possible causes of increased PWM include increasing litter sizes, increasing numbers of stillbirths
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
Model predicts vaccine effectiveness in animals
Developed for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, new epidemiological model predicts effectiveness of vaccines at preventing or eliminating
PRRSV study compares strain virulence
High-virulence strain caused earlier and greater damage than low-virulence strain and also can attack lymphatic system and bone marrow.
Spanish trial shows potential for protected benzoic acid in zero zinc oxide…
Piglets fed diets containing the protected organic acid product showed higher average daily gain (ADG) and lower feed conversion ratio (FCR)
Yeast supplement may support gut health for disease-challenged piglets
A yeast-based supplement may improve gut health and support piglet growth and weight gain following a disease challenge and weaning, researchers say.
Study sets calcium-to-phosphorus ratio for 11-22 kg pigs
Pig diets sometimes contain 0.22% more calcium, on average, than stated on product label.
Controlling dietary buffering capacity in piglet feeds
Modern feed formulation practices should include monitoring dietary buffering capacity, with a target of less than 650 meq/Kg.