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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
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
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
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
Five possible negative effects of zinc oxide on piglets Preventing piglet diarrhea using high levels of zinc oxide often brings about hidden negative consequences.
12/01/2017
Zinc's future in pig feeds under EU regulations Zinc is a problem area for regions with intensive densities of animal production, and we should anticipate tighter control over its use and disposal.
12/01/2017