articles about feed

Ergotism in an organic sow herd and the impact on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance

This case reports the level of ergot alkaloids and duration of exposure found under field conditions in a herd that experienced a high neonatal mortality event consequent to agalactia in the sows.

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The effect of L-malic acid on the metabolic health of gestating sows and on skeletal muscle fiber remodelling in their offspring

Maternal L-malic acid consumption during gestation improves offspring muscle development and metabolic health.

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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.

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Spain remains Europe's leading producer of animal feed

Compound feed production in Spain reached 38.8 million tons in 2024.

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Vitamins: Essential organic compounds. Classification and naming

Vitamins are essential for proper growth and also for ensuring proper function of the nervous system, immune system, reproductive system, bone development, and cell repair. They do not provide energy, and each vitamin performs particular functions that none of the other vitamins can.

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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.

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Germany: Compound feed production increased in 2024/25

Increases in production volumes were recorded for the three largest types of use (pigs, cattle, and poultry).

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Effects of fermented feed materials in weaning diets on growth performance and health parameters in piglets

Fermented feed materials containing Pediococci and Lactobacilli may improve gut health and growth performance in weanling pigs.

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Strategies to reduce costs in pig feed formulation

Reducing costs in pig feed formulation depends not on a single action, but on the strategic integration of multiple factors: precision in formulation, ingredient selection, use of technologies, and efficient management of the nutrition model and purchasing.

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Impact of dietary ABC-4 on the productive performance of post-weaning piglets

After weaning, endogenous hydrochloric acid production is still limited, which raises stomach pH and compromises pepsin activity, affecting protein digestibility and favoring pathogen growth.

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Facilities-Equipment Article

Access to drinking water and feed to improve welfare

This second article from the WelfarePIGnet project describes practices for improving pig access to feed and drinking water, including the costs of implementing them.

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