The impact of including fiber in weaned piglet diets
The use of fiber can be a good strategy to control post-weaning diarrhea, but what type of fiber is effective?
Articles - Nutrition
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Impacts on commodity markets
This IFIP report sheds light on the importance of Russia and Ukraine as suppliers of inputs to the animal production industries.
The sustainability of swine production
The EU is already developing a new legislative framework that will include the degree of sustainability in the labeling of feed and livestock products.
Advancements in the ingredient composition matrix for precision feeding
The inclusion of prediction equations in the tables for raw materials published by various organizations represents an advancement in estimating the nutritional value of raw materials and in the precision of feed formulation.
Data sheets: Peas
Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about peas.
Data sheets: Soybean oil
Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about soybean oil.
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ArticleInsect larvae as a protein source for pig feed – What’s the future?
The pros, cons, and current limitations of using black soldier fly larvae as an alternative protein source.
Increased feed conversion ratio, stable mortality. What about growth?
To determine the causes of the increase in the feed conversion ratio of pigs, we must start by asking whether mortality has also increased.
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Data sheets: raw materials and additives
Technical sheets of the main raw materials and additives used in swine feed. They include a comparison of nutritional values from various sources, product
Only the best is good enough for the smallest of the newly weaned piglets
An optimized weaning diet may be one of the most important tools in obtaining a successful weaning. The diet tested in this trial could keep post-weaning diarrhea at very low level.
Successful zinc replacement is not just about the feed
Replacing ZnO requires a complex solution that combines management and feeding strategies to solve weaning diarrhoea.
The feed conversion ratio and mortality are elevated. What about growth?
To determine the causes of the increase in our feed conversion ratio, we must begin by asking ourselves whether mortality has also increased.
A high feed conversion ratio and what about mortality?
If my farm's feed conversion ratio is up, the first thing I have to look at is how mortality is doing.
Milk supplementation in the farrowing room: an alternative strategy with hyperprolific sows?
A much higher percentage of piglets prefer milk supplement over creep feed. Here are the results of the latest studies on this subject.
Sow nutrition: Critical points in the transition period (2/2)
Factors we should keep in mind when considering the nutritional needs of sows in the transition period: body condition, parity, piglet mortality, glycogen in piglets, colostrum, and milk.
Post farrowing fever control to maximize feed intake in sows during lactation
Why is it important to take sow temperatures after farrowing? How does feed intake affect litter size?
Data sheets: Rye
Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about rye.
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Sow nutrition: Critical points in the transition period (1/2)
Aspects to keep in mind when considering sows' nutritional needs in the transition period: fetal growth and associated tissues, mammary development, endogenous heat, and adaptive physiological processes.
Removing in-feed antibiotics and zinc oxide (2/2): Beyond taking nutritional actions
What factors can help with managing piglets without in-feed antibiotics and ZnO?
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ArticleIntestinal microbiota of pigs determines the response to vaccines
Bacteria in the gut microbiota that stimulate the immune response to vaccines in pigs also stimulate growth.
Data sheets: Calcium carbonate
Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about calcium carbonate.
Semi-precision feeding of finishing pigs (2/2): Split-sex feeding
How do nutritional requirements differ between male and female pigs, and how does this affect the cost of production?
Data sheets: Sunflower meal
Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about sunflower meal.
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ArticleRemoving in-feed antibiotics and zinc oxide (1/2): Why, when and how?
If your motivation to stop using in-feed antibiotics and zinc oxide is to comply with regulations, think again. What does it take to remove in-feed medication?
Sow nutrition: What roles do the different nutrients play in the transition period?
Which is better: to look at feed intake per day or nutrient intake per day?
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ArticleStreptococcus suis: is nutritional intervention possible?
Nutritional programs that manipulate the microbiota and mucosa towards the correct balance should be incorporated for the S. suis control program.
Feed biosecurity in the manufacturing and post-manufacturing stages. Understanding and managing disease transmission risk during the milling and delivery of pig feed
The mixing of ingredients into feed and the distribution of feed to the farm location where consumption occurs is referred to as the ‘manufacturing and post-manufacturing stage’ of the feed supply chain. This article outlines how biosecurity concepts can be applied to the manufacturing and distribution of pig feed to ensure a pathogen free product is consumed.
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ArticleFrom gestation to farrowing: The growing importance of the transition period
The change from gestation to lactation feed concerns us, but in practice we are conditioned to this change taking place abruptly.
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ArticlePost-insemination management guidelines for swine
To conclude this series of articles, swine reproduction and artificial insemination specialist Javier Gil explains the importance of proper post-service management in terms of when to move sows and how to feed them.
Diarrhea in neonatal piglets: the importance of sow feeding
In our series on neonatal diarrhea we must include a discussion on how sow feeding plays a role.
The stress of weaning: What do we know and what can we do?
Changes at weaning can have significant detrimental impacts on the piglet's gastrointestinal tract structure and function. Sexual dimorphism, weaning weight, and weaning age play a role.
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ArticleThe role of highly digestible protein sources in post-weaning diets without ZnO
Standard digestibility protocols measure digestibility only at the end of the ileum using growing pigs models. Are these protocols valid in newly weaned pigs?
Feed biosecurity in the pre-manufacturing stage. Understanding and managing disease transmission risk in the pig feed ingredient supply chain
This article considers the component parts of disease transmission, how it applies to the pig feed ingredient supply chain, and how manufacturers of final feed can mitigate the risk of disease transmission through contaminated ingredients.
Data sheets: raw materials and additives
Technical sheets of the main raw materials and additives used in swine feed. They include a comparison of nutritional values from various sources, product
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