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. |
Dilution in liquid feed[Nutrition]Iller Campani![]() The supply of wet feed, when compared to dry feed, improves the rate of growth and conversion, at least these are the results of the trials carried out in the experimental stations. |
Ulcers in swine livestock (2/2)[Nutrition]Gonzalo González Mateos![]() Nutrition is considered to be a clear factor that increases the risk of ulcers appearing. |
Ulcers in swine livestock (1/2)[Nutrition]Gonzalo González Mateos![]() Stomach ulcers are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality, unrelated to infectious processes, that the industrial production of swine faces, both in reproduction as well as in finishing. |
New applications of fatty acids in pig nutrition[Nutrition]Carlo Corino![]() One way to increase the intake of specific FA without changing the nutritional behavior of the consumers would be to fortify traditional food items such as meat and meat products with n-3 PUFA |
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the factory and on the farm[Nutrition]Jaume Coma![]() The compound feed industry is one of the stakeholders having a role in minimizing the environmental impact while meeting the demand for high quality and cost effective products. |
Sources of fibre for gestating sows diets[Nutrition]Knud Erik Bach Knudsen![]() Not all DF sources are equally suited to influence the provision of energy for the animals. |