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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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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.

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333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025: A new milestone for Latin American pig farming

Held from October 15 to 17 in Cali, Colombia, 333's flagship event ended its sixth edition with historic results, cementing its position as the most influential conference in the Latin American swine industry.

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Arginine supplementation in lactating sows improves milk composition, supports piglet growth, and modulates gut microbiota

Arginine in sows diet improves milk composition, promoting a healthier and more balanced gut microbiome at weaning.

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The EUDR threatens soybean supply, key to livestock farming

More than twenty European organizations are calling for a review of the EUDR in light of legal uncertainty and the risk of disruptions in the supply of raw materials, including soybeans.

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Optimizing feed presentation during nursery phases (I)

Feed presentation is a complex issue, as it can influence both feed mill performance and animal performance. This article analyzes the main factors related to the presentation of pelleted feed that affect productive performance and welfare during the first days after weaning.

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Figure 1. Relationship between vitamin levels and animal response.

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Vitamins: Essential organic compounds. Measurement and requirements

How is vitamin quantity expressed? How are vitamin requirements and safety margins estimated in pigs? Can the stability of vitamin activity be compromised?

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Precision nutrition and global collaboration shape GSS 2025

The Gestal Swine Summit 2025, organized by Jyga Technologies in Lévis, Quebec, brought together specialists, researchers, and companies from more than 10 countries to discuss nutrition, technology, and swine management strategies. In its second edition, the event reaffirmed its role as a technical and practical forum for promoting efficiency and sustainability on farms.

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Effects of niacinamide supplementation in low-protein diets on energy utilization, nitrogen metabolism, and gut microbiota in growing–finishing pigs

Metabolic benefits of niacinamide in low-protein diets.

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Figure 1. Evolution of prolificacy in different countries from 2010 to 2022. (Sanz-Fernández et al., 2024). Based on InterPIG data (www.interpig.org)

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Sow mortality on Spanish farms: Key factors and strategies for improvement

Increased productivity has not come without consequences. Sows face greater physiological demands, which translates into a higher metabolic load, increased nutritional requirements, and, in many cases, increased mortality on farms. This phenomenon is of particular concern in Spain.

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Fiber-rich diets from suckling to nursery enhance piglet gut development and energy efficiency despite temporary growth slowdown

Fiber-rich diets at weaning may become successful feeding strategy in piglets.

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Ergotism in an organic sow herd and the impact on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance

This case reports the level of ergot alkaloids and duration of exposure found under field conditions in a herd that experienced a high neonatal mortality event consequent to agalactia in the sows.

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The effect of L-malic acid on the metabolic health of gestating sows and on skeletal muscle fiber remodelling in their offspring

Maternal L-malic acid consumption during gestation improves offspring muscle development and metabolic health.

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Effects of fermented pine needle supplementation on carcass and meat quality in growing pigs

Fermented pine needles may improve meat tenderness and antioxidant status without affecting carcass traits in finishing pigs.

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Spain remains Europe's leading producer of animal feed

Compound feed production in Spain reached 38.8 million tons in 2024.

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Vitamins: Essential organic compounds. Classification and naming

Vitamins are essential for proper growth and also for ensuring proper function of the nervous system, immune system, reproductive system, bone development, and cell repair. They do not provide energy, and each vitamin performs particular functions that none of the other vitamins can.