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How to create a successful piglet feed The "perfect" formula is dictated largely by local conditions, market preferences and production processes.
12/01/2017
EU authorities may lower piglet feed copper content max The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has proposed a reduction in the maximum copper content of feed for piglets.
12/01/2017
Adding copper sulfate to antibiotic-free piglet diets Long before the advent of zinc oxide, another mineral used to dominate piglet feeds: copper sulphate. It was known to reduce or prevent piglet diarrheas
12/01/2017
Piglets need no more than 25 ppm zinc for optimal growth Study shows growth performance did not differ for pigs supplemented with zinc. Zinc is the trace element widely known from the diarrhea control properties
30/12/2016
Zinc oxide buffers organic acids in piglet feeds Buffering capacity is an important aspect often overlooked when it comes to using "conventional" ingredients, like zinc oxide.
30/12/2016
Six industrial by-products for liquid feeding pigs Liquid feeding can reduce pig feed costs when combined with inexpensive industrial by-products that often are given away for the price of their transportation.
30/12/2016
Fermented liquid pig feed benefits outweigh drawbacks An alternative method to offering dry or just liquid feeds that suits antibiotic-free production systems. The most optimum conditions for fermenting liquid pig
30/12/2016
7 questions to ask your animal feed yeast supplier With so many yeast products available, it is surprising how little information is available about yeast risks and benefits. Brewer’s yeast is an old traditional
30/12/2016
Why protein requirements differ for diseased livestock Livestock have different nutritional requirements for protein when challenged by disease, but we still lack sufficient information to quantify these needs.
30/12/2016
Targets for weaned piglet feed intake How much should a weaned piglet eat the first week post-weaning? This highly debated topic is answered from a commercial point of view, balancing potential with
30/12/2016