Effects of different levels of restricted feeding in early gestation on body reserves, performance of sows
High feeding levels in early gestation does not improve litter and reproductive performance in primiparous sows.
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France: Historic drop in feed production
Manufacturers saw an overall decrease in the production of compound feed in 2022.
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended but the UN did not specify the length of the renewal.
Agrimprove launches knowledge site AllAboutToxins.com to promote animal health and performance
Agrimprove’s goal is to provide comprehensive information to the agriculture community about toxins and to inspire solutions to improve feed and food safety.
USDA corn and soybeans projections for the 2022/2023 season - February 2023
Once again, the production estimate for Argentina's crops was reduced as a result of the adverse weather conditions that have accompanied the development of the crops in this new season.
Cargill releases its 2022 global mycotoxins survey overview
Cargill observed a slight increase in mycotoxin contamination levels in 2022 and expects this trend to continue.
SHIC awarded USDA NIFA grant to investigate ASFV survival in soybean products
This project will define the stability of ASFV in soybean products commonly imported into the US and improve diagnostic capabilities and surveillance tools.
Tailor-made feeding strategies of sows: Major efficiency gains
This new feeding strategy aims to distribute an optimal ration at the right time to the right animal.
Transition weaner diet
The similarity between the pre- and post-weaning diet composition may be more important for post-weaning performance than the absolute intake level of solid feed pre-weaning.
IFIP forecasts for the pig and feed markets in 2023
Against a background of rising commodity prices, European pig farmers are reducing their production, which will lead to a decrease in supply on the hog market in 2023 and to prices remaining at high levels.
Worsened feed conversion ratio and growth but mortality stable
What can produce an increase in the feed conversion ratio and worsen average daily gain without altering mortality?
The role of feed materials in African swine fever virus transmission
Future research is needed to generate data on the main factors influencing the survival and transmission of ASFV in feed material.
Enhancing diet quality or dietary supplementation of flavor and multi-enzymes and its effect on primiparous lactating sows
Dietary supplementation with flavor and multi-enzymes may be a useful strategy to enhance primiparous sows’ performance.
Weaning well starts "before weaning"
Everything you need to know to successfully wean your piglets.
Troubleshooting problems with the feed conversion ratio: Environment
Which environmental factors can affect the feed conversion ratio? Enric Marco talks about the effects of temperature and humidity.... they can make us lose money.
Germany: Use of grains for animal feed decreases
In the 2021/22 marketing year, 20.9 million t of grains were used for animal feed in Germany, around 16% less.