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Sow’s milk as a source of nutrients, biopeptides Sow’s milk might be the perfect piglet feed, but not for those raised commercially. Or, perhaps it is our limited understanding of its role beyond nutrition
17/12/2016
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
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
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
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
How liquid feeding improves piglet gut health Liquid feeding is a radical solution to antibiotic usage as it improves both the health and performance of weaned pigs.
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
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
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
How to create a successful piglet feed The "perfect" formula is dictated largely by local conditions, market preferences and production processes.
12/01/2017