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Study: Fasting on the day of weaning improves piglet performance in subsequent weeks A short-term delay in the provision of feed increased piglets’ body weight three weeks after weaning, while an effect on feed intake was visible during the five
11/11/2019
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
05/11/2019
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.
01/11/2019
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.
01/11/2019
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
24/10/2019
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
24/10/2019
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
18/10/2019
Model predicts vaccine effectiveness in animals Developed for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, new epidemiological model predicts effectiveness of vaccines at preventing or eliminating
14/10/2019
Spanish trial shows potential for protected benzoic acid in zero zinc oxide diets Piglets fed diets containing the protected organic acid product showed higher average daily gain (ADG) and lower feed conversion ratio (FCR)
07/10/2019
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.
01/10/2019