Crude protein in piglet diets[Nutrition]Francesc Baucells Alibés![]() To maximize piglet growth, it is recommended that levels of crude protein be at 20-23% in pre-starters and 18-20% in starters. However, part of that crude protein will not be digested at the end of the ileum, and it will enter the large intestine together with the endogenous waste. |
Enhanced lumbar spine bone mineral content in piglets fed arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid is modulated by severity of growth restriction[Nutrimail]Growth restricted piglets may benefit from additional long-chain PUFA supplementation. |
Welfare Evaluation: Welfare Quality Protocol ®[What the experts say ]Antonio Velarde![]() The European Welfare Quality® project has developed systems to objectively evaluate animal welfare on farms and slaughterhouses in order to identify the causes of deficient wellbeing and to assess farmers on possible improvements. |
Digestion rate of dietary starch affects systemic circulation of amino acids in weaned pigs[Nutrimail]High level of rapidly digestible starch allows higher systemic circulating concentrations of most AA in pigs. |
Effects of phenyllactic acid on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, microbial shedding, and blood profile in pigs[Nutrimail]Phenyllactic acid may play as a natural alternative to antibiotics in pig diets. |
Birth programming III[Management]Carles Casanovas![]() Coming up we will contemplate diverse aspects that can be taken into account in order to adjust the date of labour induction. |