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Low-oil DDGS provides less energy, more protein in pig diets Change to standard DDGS:corn ratio for growing pigs not recommended unless diets are formulated to specific dietary energy concentration.
06/02/2020
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.
01/10/2019
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.
05/04/2019
How to use medium-chain fatty acids in pig diets In a climate of reduced antibiotic usage, natural fatty acids are becoming popular additive for promoting gut health
22/03/2019
'Bioactive components in cereals should not be overlooked for pig diets' A Spanish study has shown that feed ingredients commonly used in pig diets - oats, rye, in particular their brans, along with wheat bran
04/07/2018
Team demonstrates perils of using high levels of by-products in finisher pig diets High inclusion levels of rapeseed meal and DDGS combined in feeds negatively affect nutrient digestibility in finisher pigs, concludes an Irish study.
30/06/2018
Histidine research may help lower cost of pig diets Swine nutritionists now have more information at their disposal to formulate foods that help pigs grow safely, save money for producers
13/06/2018
More studies needed to back up use of antibiotic alternatives in pig diets: review The most commonly used feed additives in pig diets are acidifiers, zinc and copper, prebiotics, probiotics, yeast products, nucleotides, and plant extracts.
22/05/2018
Adding dietary fat to pig feed does not decrease the digestibility of any minerals Supplementing pig diets with either saturated or unsaturated fat increases the digestibility of calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur in the diets, finds an industry
16/05/2018
Soy protein may replace animal proteins in piglet diets University of Illinois researchers suggest that soy protein concentrate may substitute for animal proteins in weanling pig diets without adverse effects.
14/04/2018