Impact of the probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on growth performance, carcass traits, and intramuscular fat deposition in finishing pigs
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens effects on pig growth and meat quality.
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Precision nutrition and global collaboration shape GSS 2025
The Gestal Swine Summit 2025, organized by Jyga Technologies in Lévis, Quebec, brought together specialists, researchers, and companies from more than 10 countries to discuss nutrition, technology, and swine management strategies. In its second edition, the event reaffirmed its role as a technical and practical forum for promoting efficiency and sustainability on farms.
Effects of niacinamide supplementation in low-protein diets on energy utilization, nitrogen metabolism, and gut microbiota in growing–finishing pigs
Metabolic benefits of niacinamide in low-protein diets.
Effects of fermented pine needle supplementation on carcass and meat quality in growing pigs
Fermented pine needles may improve meat tenderness and antioxidant status without affecting carcass traits in finishing pigs.
The effect of ramped nursery housing on pig behavior during loading and unloading at marketing
Ramp exposure during the nursery phase reduced ramp loading duration at market weight.
Evaluating cottonseed protein isolate as a nutritious and gut-healthy alternative to cottonseed meal in growing pigs
Cottonseed protein isolate may be a suitable alternative to cottonseed meal in growing pigs.
Replacing soybean meal with spirulina maintains growth performance and meat quality in growing pigs
Spirulina may become a sustainable alternative to soybean meal in pig diets.
Effect of dietary crude protein on gut microbiota, metabolites, and nutrient efficiency over time in growing pigs
A low protein diet may enhance gut health but reduces nutrient digestibility through time-dependent microbiota shifts.
Antioxidant and osmolyte enriched or energy-dense diet: effect on heat-stressed finishing pigs
Supplementation with antioxidants and osmolytes may improve weight gain in heat-stressed finishing pigs.
Denmark publishes national average production data for 2024
The average productivity in sow herds increased by 0.8 pigs per yearling sow to 35.6 pigs per yearling sow.
Effects of supplemental choline chloride on growth and carcass traits in growing-finishing pigs
Dietary choline supplementation in growing-finishing pigs may improve carcass traits without any negative impact on growth performance.
DanBred continues to improve herd-productivity
In 2024, DanBred herds in Denmark achieved 36.2 weaned piglets per sow per year. DanBred finishers are growing 32 grams faster, reaching an average daily gain of 1,065 grams.
Colonic bacterial community responding to selenium-enriched yeast supplementation associated with improved gut mucus function in growing-finishing pigs
Dietary selenium enriched yeast supplementation in short period may have beneficial effects on intestinal health in growing-finishing pigs.
Effects of diammonium phosphate supplementation in low-protein diets of growing pigs on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality
Supplementing a low-protein diet with diammonium phosphate may improve growth performance and the amino acid content related to meat flavor.
Mitigating heat stress in pigs: effects of an additive-enriched diet on performance, health, and water intake during hot weather
Osmoprotectants and antioxidant supplementation may reduce the negative impact of heat stress in growing finishing pigs.
Enrichment for growing pigs - Impact on behavior and skin lesions
Findings suggest that the choice of point enrichment object can influence the level of interaction, level of interest over time, activity level, and skin lesions in growing pigs.