Stimulating feed intake in the nursery through water
The aim is to avoid dehydration during the first days after weaning to improve feed intake.
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Feed Conversion Ratio: critically important but often misused
Feed efficiency as it is measured by the feed conversion ratio (FCR) is basically an engineering concept. There are a lot of misconceptions about feed efficiency and even more surrounding the economics associated with it.
Review of the use of enzymes in pig nutrition. Implementation and profitability depending on the diets
At a moment in which the prices of the raw materials, although they are giving us a break, are still very high, it is essential to take some time to think about the use of enzymes in swine.
Knowing if there are uncontrolled fermentations in liquid feeding
Quick and simple system for identifying if we have an excessive yeast proliferation.
Feeding systems for managing the feed delivery in the farrowing quarters
Different systems allow the sows to eat several times a day. In some of them we are the ones who decide, in other ones it is the sows.
Use of special diets during the pre- and postpartum periods
The use of two different feeds for the sows in the farrowing quarters is not always easy at a logistical level.
Mycotoxins in pig production. Definition, classification and toxic effects
Given the complexity of the problem caused by mycotoxins in pig production, we must come up with a preventive strategy in order to attain a contamination level that is as low as possible.
Feeding during the lactation period: hoppers versus feeders
The hoppers and the feeders will condition our ability for attaining maximum feed consumption.
Effect of different factors on the piglet gut microbiota
The feeding practices, the choice of the raw materials and the addition of additives have the potential of modulating the GI microbiota, reducing the energy cost for maintenance and also controlling the pathogenic bacteria.
Advantages and disadvantages of liquid feeding for sows
This feeding system has a great return on investment, especially for the lactating sows, and even more in hot areas.
Numbering of liquid feed valves with sows' ear tags
Use of sows' ear tags for identifying each of the liquid feed valves with their corresponding number.
Effect of high fiber intake in sows in the transition period on piglet survival
Constipation is one of the factors that are involved in pre weaning piglet mortality.
Influence of the feed form when feeding breeding sows
One of the most frequent recommendations for improving the feed consumption in sows during lactation is using pelleted feed instead of meal. Nevertheless, this recommendation is not very well supported by experimental evidences.
The live weight of the piglets weaned at 28 days: a decisive factor for a good post-weaning adaptation?
The performance decrease suffered by the piglets when weaned is one of the most worrying factors at the pig farms.
Impact of feeding on the incidence of lameness in the sows and their longevity
The sow must be able to store enough calcium during the pregnancy to face the possible mobilizations during the lactation.
Nutrition and intramuscular fat: Effect of the levels of protein, lysine and other amino acids
The decrease in the level of protein seems to be a promising strategy to increase the intramuscular fat, as long as the lysine level is adapted to the to the kind of pig used.