Impact of ground herb and essential oil phytobiotics on gut health and growth performance in nursery pigs challenged with F18+Escherichia coli
Herb based phytobiotics supplementation may improve gut health in weanling pigs.
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USA shows slight rebound in swine inventory in June 2025
The number of piglets weaned per litter continues to increase, with a year-on-year variation of 1.6%.
Impact of a phytogenic feed additive on diarrhea incidence, intestinal histomorphology and fecal excretion of F4-fimbriated enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in post-weaning piglets
Phytogenic feed additive supplementation to piglets challenged with F4-fimbriated enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli reduced the prevalence of fecal E. coli excretion and improved jejunal histomorphology.
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.
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.
Boosting piglet health after weaning: the role of the natural emulsifier glyceryl polyethylene glycol ricinoleate in gut development
Dietary glyceryl polyethylene glycol ricinoleate supplementation may improve intestinal health in post-weaning piglets.
Factors contributing to stillbirth in young hyper-prolific sows in a tropical free-farrowing system
Stillbirths in young, hyper-prolific sows were linked to several factors including large litter sizes, prolonged cumulative birth intervals, and elevated body mass index.
Effect of feeding sows with milk biofortified with n-6 and n-3 on the immune status of sows and their piglets
Milk biofortified with n-6 and n-3 may improves the immune status of sows and promotes positive transgenerational effects.
Understanding post-weaning piglet feeding behaviour and nutrition to address post-weaning anorexia
Weaning is one of the most difficult periods in a pig’s production cycle. A deeper understanding of the challenges piglets face, as well as the short- and long-term consequences of low feed intake, can help nutritionists formulate their diets to better support growth and improve health.
Can exoskeletons help us when vaccinating piglets?
Two models of exoskeletons were tested on farms to evaluate whether they improved working conditions during piglet vaccination.
Less experienced observers assess piglet castration-induced acute pain differently than experienced observers: A pilot study
The present pilot study supports the enhancement and implementation of UPAPS on farm and laboratory settings by minimally qualified observers.
Weaned pigs fed a low-crude protein, propionic acid-preserved grain diet: effects of butyric acid supplementation on the gut microbiome and growth performance
Grain preserved with organic acids and butyric acid may promote nutrient digestibility and feed efficiency but may affect intestinal microbial balance.
Nigerian government to fully upgrade Benue Swine Project
The Federal Government has announced plans to fully upgrade the Benue Swine and Crop Improvement Project located in Yadev, Gboko Local Government Area.
Spain: Record start to 2025 live pig imports from the Netherlands
In the first quarter of 2025, Spain significantly increased its imports of both live piglets and pigs from the Netherlands.
Sow card: Accurate record keeping is essential to improve production performance
We are sharing an example of a sow card used to record basic breeding sow data, which is essential on all farms regardless of their size.
Can blended phytogenics promote growth as effective alternatives to antibiotics in weaned piglets?
Phytogenic supplementation in weanling diets may exert growth promoter effects as in pigs during the nursery period.