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Including dried brewers' spent grains in the feed not only provides protein but can lessen the environmental impact of pig slurry.

Modulation of the microbiota seems to influence the presence of S. Suis and the expression of its virulence factors.

In the previous article, we learned about the concept of feed safety, its impact on swine production, and the responsibility of the compound feed industry in the food chain. Now we will focus on how to practically apply this concept in the compound feed production process.

What can we do to face the challenges in the industry? Innovate, research, and bring science closer to the field.

The feed industry has a significant and essential role to play in achieving One Health in pork production on multiple levels.

We talked to Jonatan Sánchez-Osorio, Technical Director of Topigs Norsvin Spain, about the essential points in managing sows from this genetic line.

In France, the ban on castration of pigs without pain relief, i.e. without anesthesia, has been in force since January 1, 2022, and this has led to the production of entire male pigs. The main difficulty with this type of production lies in the risk of unpleasant odors being present in the meat from these animals.

A small cart is parked at the end of the aisle of each farrowing room, just below a dry feed distribution line.

Today's swine industry depends on a supply of properly balanced feed, the quality and safety of which are critical to pig health, welfare, and maximum productive performance.

Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about sweet whey.

We must assure correct management, primarily in the following points: Number of animals / drinker, placement, flow, control of water consumption, design and height of the drinker.

Are we forgetting the importance of vitamin levels in the post-weaning diet in the post-zinc oxide era?

We must know the environmental conditions to be able to correctly estimate water consumption.

S. suis outbreaks are frequently associated with co-infections and stress factors identified as potential triggers, but the natural infection process is not fully understood, so, we wanted to know what the condition is for naturally affected pigs.

Mistakes to avoid when receiving, sampling, and storing raw materials in the pig feed mill.

In this article, we focus on the key aspects of management to optimize performance from this genetic line of sows. We talked with Carlos Martins.