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8 questions to ask when purchasing piglet feeds Price should not be the only criterion of a top-end piglet feed. This checklist will provide a guideline to selecting the right feed for the right purpose.
22/12/2016
Replacing expensive lactose in piglet feeds Lactose is required in all piglet feeds, but its high cost often limits its use to the detriment of animal growth and health.
17/12/2016
Piglets still need special feeds to overcome early weaning Despite changes in weaning age, health status and management, piglets still require special feeds to overcome the sudden trauma of early weaning
20/04/2018
Fermented wheat, enzyme use may boost piglet feed digestibility Feeding fermented and enzyme-supplemented diets may boost mineral and amino acid digestibility for weaned piglets, say researchers.
04/08/2018
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
3 strategies for successful piglet creep feeding There are certain conditions that must be met for this feed management tool to work properly. Here are three pointers to make creep feeding work.
22/12/2016
EU: Stepwise tactics proposed to limit copper in piglet feed A piecemeal approach to a reduction of copper content in feed for piglets was proposed at an EU Commission meeting earlier this month.
05/12/2017
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
Drive nursery piglets' feed intake from within Pig’s response to its first dry feed sets the pace for strong finishing performance.
28/05/2018
Piglets need water as much as they need feed Providing water to suckling and weaned piglets does not stop at having one water outlet per pen as these animals undergo significant digestive development
20/04/2018