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Effect of glutamine and glutamate supplementation in sow diets during late gestation and lactation on sow performance, colostrum amino acid profile, and piglet weaning weight

Glutamine and glutamate supplementation in late gestation and lactation improves sow performance and piglet growth.

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Microvit^® Nutrition Guide 2026 is now available!

Adisseo updated its Microvit^® Nutrition Guide, reenforcing its commitment on vitamin nutrition close to feed producers.

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Biochem and BASF announce agreement for Biochem’s acquisition of BASF's global glycinate business

This strategic acquisition reinforces Biochem's role as a pioneer in high-performance organic trace minerals (OTMs) since 1992 and broadens its global market presence.

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Astragalus polysaccharide supplementation improves growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in finishing pigs

Astragalus polysaccharide supplementation may improve growth performance and carcass and meat quality in finishing pigs.

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Vietnam’s feed demand expected to rise

Domestic feed demand is set for continued growth into 2026.

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Feeding the DanBred gilt for prolificacy and longevity: gestation and transition (2 of 2)

The best DanBred sow farms in Denmark have sow mortality as low as 5%, showing that management, including feeding strategies, is the key.

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Council moves to delay and simplify the Deforestation Regulation

The Council agrees to simplify and postpone the application of the Deforestation Regulation, reducing burdens and facilitating its implementation.

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Optimizing feed presentation during nursery phases (II)

In terms of feed presentation, we look for ingredients that provide not only nutrients but also functionality, with the aim of increasing gastric retention time to facilitate protein hydrolysis, greater contact between food and enzymes, and reducing fermentation of undigested protein in the intestine.

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EU ministers debate food security and support targeting in the post-2027 CAP

Agriculture ministers support a more flexible, market-oriented CAP, with better-targeted direct payments to strengthen food security after 2027.

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Orffa introduces a new brand promise, underscoring its increasing focus on science-driven specialization in global animal production

With this announcement, Orffa reaffirms its commitment to placing validated science at the core of its solutions, supporting customers and partners with expertise and data that deliver measurable value across animal farming.

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Vulnerabilities in U.S. feed supply chain revealed in IFEEDER report

The U.S. depends heavily on imported vitamins and amino acids, the majority of which come from China. This poses risks to both supply chain stability and national food security.

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III Latin American Leaders Meeting: Learning, vision and new alliances

Within the framework of the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025, the III Latin American Leaders Meeting was held, an exclusive conference that brought together more than 40 swine industry leaders to strengthen alliances and plan for the future of regional pig farming.

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Argentina launches new national plan for the control and eradication of Aujeszky's disease

SENASA shared the surveillance, control, and eradication actions for this disease affecting the swine industry.

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Increasing dietary net energy by 5% enhances growth and feed efficiency in growing–finishing pigs

Net energy is paramount for appropriate growth gain and final body weight in finishing pigs, without affecting nutrient digestibility and gas emissions.

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New Zinpro^® Sow Excellence Index launches new era in predictive sow health and performance

Index built upon data from more than 30,000 sows across global herds.

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Figure 1. Simplified overview of lipid digestion: emulsification, hydrolysis, and absorption (Adapted from De Wealleans et al., 2021)

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Are we optimizing the use of fats in pig nutrition? What factors should we consider?

Fats and oils are among the most energy-dense and expensive components in pig diets, yet their digestion and utilization remain complex and often under-optimized.