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Histological changes in the small intestinal epithelium in fattening pigs fed selected feed additives

The production experiment was conducted on 48 fattener pigs fed complete diets supplemented with the antibiotic flavomycin (group C), a probiotic (Pedicoccus acidilactici) or a prebiotic (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).

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United Kingdom - Latest national statistics on GB Animal Feed

The latest national statistics produced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on GB Animal Feed were released on 15th April 2010 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

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China’s Q1 feed output expected to rise slightly

A recent report by the Ministry of Agriculture noted that total feed output for the first quarter is expected to reach 30.32 million tonnes, up 5.6% over the same period last year.

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Nutritional value of flaxseed meal for swine and its effects on the fatty acid profile of the carcass

n-3 fatty acid content in carcass may be improved by using flaxseed meal in the diet.

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Intermittent suckling affects feeder visiting behaviour in litters with low feed intake

Intermittent suckling (IS) has proven to stimulate creep feed intake in suckling piglets. This paper describes the development of feeding behaviour in three litters with high (H) and three litters with low (L) feed intake during lactation in both control (C) and IS treatment.

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Bulgaria - Organic Farming Department will be established in MAF

Organic Farming Department will be established at the Plant Growing Directorate of MAF.

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Growth performance and nutrient digestibility in pigs fed wheat distillers dried grains with solubles-based diets supplemented with a multicarbohydrase enzyme

The use of a multienzime on wheat DDGS based diets improves nutrient digetibility and growth performance.

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Effect of bovine colostrums of 1st, 2nd and 3rd milking on growth performance and the immune system of newly-weaned piglets after an E.coli LPS challenge

The use of freeze dried colostrum in weanling diets may help to reduce inflamatory process improving piglet performance

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Dietary supplementation with fish oil increases long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in pubertal gilts

The use of fish oil may improve plasmatic PUFA contents without affecting growth or health

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Feeding of pre-pubertal gilts with diets containing aflatoxins or zearalenona

Feeding diets with aflatoxins or zearalenone prejudices performance and stimulates estrogenic effects in gilts.

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European Union - Compound feed production dropped by 4.5% in 2009

In 2009, FEFAC estimates the compound feed production for the EU-271 at 144 mio. t, i.e. 4.5% below the figure for 2008 (150.6 mio. t).

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Kemin promotes G.S. Ramesh to president of Kemin AgriFoods Asia

John Springate, president of Kemin AgriFoods, announces the promotion of G.S. Ramesh to president of the Kemin AgriFoods Asia division.

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Australia - Berkshire a triticale treat for pigs

Berkshire was one of three new grain varieties from Pork CRC plant breeding projects released for commercial sowing during the 2009 season and now available for extensive release. The others were the field pea, Maki and the barley, Shepherd.

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TOPIGS: Flushing results in heavier piglets

An increased feeding of sows during the insemination phase results in a higher piglet birthweight.

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New operations manager for Ufac-UK

Joseph Magadi has been appointed operations manager by Ufac-UK for their specialist mill near Oakham, Rutland, where he will be responsible for raw material buying, formulation, quality control and production.

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Electronic sow feeding system (2/2)

The second video shows the full sow feeding system.