Feeding ractopamine to gestating sows, effects on piglet vitality and performance
Ractopamine supplementation in gestating sows does not exert any positive effect on piglet vitality and weight at birth.
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Arvesta takes participation in Palital, both companies to focus on international growth
Arvesta remains committed to international growth and therefore will take a stake in Palital, a Dutch specialist in feed additives.
Replacing ractopamine with conjugated linoleic acid and the effects on performance and carcass traits of finishing pigs
Dietary conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) might improve feed efficiency, but it needs to be combined with ractopamine to see improved carcass traits.
Agrimprove: FeedLock,® new feed mitigator
Agrimprove, the feed ingredients brand of Royal Agrifirm Group, has introduced this product as a biosecurity measure to close feed-related entry routes for contamination by enveloped viruses like ASF, PED and PRRS.
Assessing efficacy of feed additives to control Salmonella in nursery pigs
Feeding Mannan-rich hydrolyzed copra meal and fermented rye to nursery pigs combined with organic acids reduces S. Typh shedding, and feeding fermented rye with OA tends to improve pig performance after S. Typh challenge.
The effects of garlic and dandelion in growing-finishing pig diets on the performance, carcass traits, and fatty acid composition of pork
Garlic and dandelion powder supplementation might improve growth performance and the fat quality of meat.
BIOMIN Digestarom® DC Duplex Capsule authorized for weaned pigs in EU
The animal nutritional firm has achieved EU authorization for the Digestarom® DC Duplex capsule in its next-generation phytogenic feed additive, Digestarom® DC Xcel for weaned pigs.
USA: Ractopamine-free fairs
In an effort to make their pigs more marketable after the show, Ohio showmen will no longer be able to use this feed additive to promote lean muscle growth.
Effect of lecithin and L-carnitine supplementation on pigs’ fatty acid composition and lipid-metabolic gene expression
Lecithin alone or combined with L-carnitine produces contrary effects on PUFA fat content.
New research demonstrates the impact of oregano based eubiotics on sow and progeny health and performance
The advantageous effect that the addition of natural oregano essential oil offers to lactating sows and the beneficial outcomes when included in piglet creep diets pre- and post-weaning is shown in new research.
Dried citrus pulp and fermented medicinal plants as feed additives in growing–finishing pigs
Fermented medicinal plants may improve growth performance and carcass yield in growing-finishing pigs.
Organic and medium chain fatty acids on sow and litter performance
The dietary combination of OA and MCFA may improve gut health in sows and piglet performance.
Data sheets: Xylanases
Data sheet with types, characteristics, use in pig diets and results of the most recent studies on xylanase enzymes.
Protease supplementation in commercial swine diets
Supplementation of proteases into pig diets has resulted in positive, inconclusive, inconsistent or, in some cases, depressive effects on performance.
A live lens on NIR: AB Vista to run real-time demonstrations at VIV Asia
Visitors to AB Vista’s booth at VIV Asia (13th – 15th March) will have the chance to ‘step inside the world of NIR’, with live demonstrations bringing the process to life – up close and in real time.
Dietary supplementation of protected ZnO in weaned piglets
Protected ZnO may be a successful strategy to reduce dietary Zn supplementation without affecting performance and strongly reducing Zn excretion in weanling pigs.