European Union: new regulations requiring the control of dioxins in feed
The new regulation provides a specific control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs by different operators in the feed chain.
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Quantifying resistant starch using novel, in vivo methodology and the energetic utilization of fermented starch in pigs
Natural 13C enrichment of dietary components may be useful for estimating the proportion of dietary starch fermented in the gastrointestinal tract.
Sulfur concentration in diets containing DDGS: effects on feed preference and performance of pigs
Inclusion of DDGS in diets decreases the feed preference and negatively affects the growth performance of pigs.
European Union: dicopper chloride trihydroxide as feed additive for all animal species
EFSA concluded that, under the proposed conditions of use, dicopper chloride trihydroxide may be considered as an effective source of copper for all animal species.
European Union: compund feed production estimates for 2011
The compound feed production in the EU-271 in 2011 may have reached a level of 150 mio. t, i.e. 1% below the figure for 2010.
Response of young pigs to feeding potato protein and potato fibre
While potato protein concentrate is well utilized by piglets, potato fibre does not reveal evident health promoting effects.
Texture, color and fatty acid composition of pig shoulder fat due to different dietary fat sources
Fat firmness, but not color, is influenced by sex and dietary fat source.
FAO: near-record wheat production expected this year
FAO forecast that 2012 world wheat production will be the second highest on record at 690 million tonnes.
Reducing the cost of pig feed (II): feed management
Some tips to reduce feed costs on pig farms.
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ArticleVitamin D deficiency syndromes in swine (II)
We have long known that of all the species tested, piglets are born with the lowest circulating levels of 25(OH)D.
Effects of protein intakes of pregnant gilts on carcass quality and skeletal muscle and adipose tissue in fattening pigs
Maternal low protein diet impairs prenatal myofiber formation, reducing the potential of postnatal lean growth.
Energy intake and daily gain of weaned piglets fed milk after weaning
The supply of milk during the first six days after weaning did increase the energy intake and daily gain of piglets in the first week after weaning and from weaning to day 35 but it did not reduce the number of piglets with clinical signs of Streptococcus suis.
Dietary clays alleviate diarrhea of weaned pigs
Clay products may help to prevent the negative impact of diarrhea in weanling piglets.
Visitors Ildex Vietnam will greatly benefit from special conference on "Quality in piglet feed"
There are 240 animal feed factories in Vietnam with a combined capacity of around 10 million tons a year. In the first half of 2010, these factories produced 4.9 tons of animal feed. Commercial feed market has been growing strongly, enjoying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 16% between 2005 and 2009, and strong growth is expected to continue in the coming years.
European Union: EFSA supports phenol derivatives in pig feed
The panel concludes that the use of any of the 16 compounds included in CG 25 at the maximum proposed use level in animal feed would not raise safety concerns for consumers of animal products.
Apparent and standardized ileal digestibilities of AA for pigs fed diets at varying crude protein levels
The dietary protein content also affects the standardized ileal digestibility of most amino acids.