Public consultation: draft guidance on assessing safety of feed additives for target species
EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance for the assessment of the safety of feed additives for target species.
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Sodium butyrate supplementation in lactating sows and nursery pigs
Coated sodium butyrate supplementation may improve immunoglobulin concentration in milk.
Re-examination of the CVMP opinion for veterinary medicinal products containing zinc oxide
The EMA Veterinary Committee has reached a final conclusion that the benefit:risk balance for veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide is negative and that this class of products should be withdrawn.
EU: Methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed
The Council decided not to oppose the adoption by the Commission of a regulation amending regulation (EC) no 152/2009 as regards the methods for the determination of the levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (5442/17).
Effects of feed processing and diet composition on the nutritional value
Pelleting and extrusion can potentially increase energy and nutrient digestibility of swine diets and their effects are affected by the diet composition.
Blend of organic acids and medium chain fatty acids reduces diarrhoea in piglets challenged with ETEC K88
Organic acid supplementation in weanling diets improves piglet performance and reduced diarrhoea.
Use of dried fruit and vegetable pomaces in pig diets
Dried pomaces supplementation in growing-fattening dieta may improve meat quality and lipid profile of pork.
Herd level risk factors for stomach ulcers in finishing pigs
The influence of feed structure and pelleting on the development of gastric ulcers in pigs is well established. Some studies have shown a beneficial effect of access to straw on gastric health. However, the role of other factors, e.g. disease and stress, is not well understood.
Feeding level during gestation affects farrowing and litter performance
Increasing feeding level during gestation may improve piglet body weight at birth but have a negative impact on feed intake and backfat loss during lactation.
Conventional and non-conventional feedstuff and co-products for liquid feed for growing-finishing pigs
Mayonnaise, almond meal, liquid bakery co-product and high-moisture corn may be suitable feed ingredients in liquid diets for growing-finishing pigs.
Feed additives decrease survival of delta coronavirus in nursery pig diets
Feed additives that contained phosphoric acid, citric acid, or fumaric acid were the most effective in reducing virus survival.
Commission welcomes Court of Justice judgment on Animal Feed Phosphates cartel
The Court confirms the fine of nearly €60 million imposed on the Roullier group regarding the phosphates cartel.
Assessment of pre-slaughter feed withdrawal strategies and the effects
Based on the results of this study, the pre-slaughter feed withdrawal before slaughter affects behaviour and meat quality in pigs.
Authorisation of copper oxide as a feed additive
The European Commission has decided to authorize, through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2261, its use for all species of animals.
Minimize the nutrient deficiency in early lactation and improve milk yield
A better fit of nutrient requirements in early lactation improves sow milk yield.
Daily feeding regimen affects the pig growth and behaviour
Restricted feeding may improve lean percentage in growing pigs without a negative impact in welfare.