Meta-analysis of feed intake and growth responses of growing pigs after a sanitary challenge
The results of this study can be used to quantify the effects of a sanitary challenge in growth models of pigs.
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Feeding during the lactation period: hoppers versus feeders
The hoppers and the feeders will condition our ability for attaining maximum feed consumption.
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.
United States: new system gives insight into animals' feeding habits
The system, designed to work in an industry setting, includes an ear tag applied to each animal, monitoring equipment and data recording and storage.
Compound feed production in the EU-27 slightly increased
According to FEFAC, compound feed production in the EU-27 slightly increased by 0.7% in 2012 to 152.7 mio. t.
Sex and inmunocastration on feed intake, skatole and indole concentration in adipose tissue in pigs.
Feed intake may affect skatole and indole concentrations in the adipose tissue.
Protein intake but not feed intake affects dietary energy for finishing pigs
The energy values for dietary protein have to be considered for net energy prediction in fattening pigs.
Using data from electronic feeders on visit frequency and feed consumption to indicate tail biting outbreaks in commercial pig production
Data from electronic feeders on visit frequency and feed consumption can be used for surveillance of tail biting outbreaks in pigs.
Spray-dried animal plasma on weanling pigs administered a PCV2 and M. hyopneumoniae vaccine strategy
Early administration of spray-dried animal plasma may stimulate feed intake in weanling pigs.
Effect of meal frequency on performance and behaviour of group‐housed gestating sows
Sows had received their daily ration in one or two meals. Reproductive performance during gestation and the following lactation was measured.
Effects of an increased feeding level during second gestation in sows
Increasing the feeding level during gestation improves weight gain of the sow and diminishes blood’s NEFA concentration, but does not affect the embryo or the placenta.