NOVUS and Nutra Blend support the next generation of pork professionals
The companies are sponsoring a competitive speaking event for young adults during World Pork Expo.
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TechMix launches new website
The TechMix website with its modern graphic interface, is designed to provide a deeper look into challenges that affect animals resulting in negative impacts on well-being and performance.
Weaned pigs fed a low-crude protein, propionic acid-preserved grain diet: effects of butyric acid supplementation on the gut microbiome and growth performance
Grain preserved with organic acids and butyric acid may promote nutrient digestibility and feed efficiency but may affect intestinal microbial balance.
Sucrose inclusion in sow diets: Does it improve palatability for piglets at weaning?
Mammals, such as pigs, have a keen attraction to sweet tastes. They are able to perceive the five basic tastes: umami, sweet, bitter, sour, and salty. Sugars such as sucrose, glucose, and lactose are especially attractive to them. This trait seems to have evolved as a natural mechanism for detecting high-calorie energy sources.
NOVUS presents breakthroughs in nursery pig nutrition at DPP
Experts on the NOVUS Swine Team will present three posters showcasing innovative strategies in nursery pigs at the 16th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs.
Argentina: High soybean yields
The soybean harvest is progressing with surprising yields in the core region: the first crop averages 4.1 tons/ha and the second crop 3.3 t/ha. Good weather allowed 1.2 M ha to be harvested, although threshing is still behind the historical average.
Improving sow and litter performance, health, and gut microbiota with a probiotic supplement based on bacillus strains
Probiotic supplementation through gestation and lactation may improve sow performance and piglet health.
Argentina’s grain market reacts to new exchange rate scheme
After the implementation of the new exchange rate bands and the narrowing of the gap, soybeans are gaining momentum in the markets, while cereals still show caution.
Advances in the use of dietary fiber in sow nutrition
The use of dietary fiber in sow nutrition is rapidly evolving and is now considered a functional component in nutrition due to its effects on gut functionality, microbiota balance, and the modulation of digestion and metabolism.
Online feeding behavior monitoring of individual group-housed grow-finish pigs using a low-frequency RFID electronic feeding system
A framework for monitoring feeding behavior of grow-finish pigs in real time, using a low-frequency radio frequency identification system.
New resource describes feed mixing uniformity test equipment and procedure
Uniform feed ensures animals receive consistent nutrients, supporting their health and performance.
Boosting growth and meat quality: the role of iron and inulin in finisher pigs
Iron and inulin supplementation may improve growth performance and meat quality in finishing pigs.
Data sheet: Phytases
Phosphorus is an essential mineral for bone mineralization, energy metabolism, and nucleic acid synthesis. Therefore, strategies to maximize the utilization of phosphorus present in cereals and legumes used in swine nutrition are important, such as the use of phytases. This data sheet describes the structure, types, mechanism of action, and application of phytases.
USDA corn and soybean projections for the 2024/2025 season - April 2025
The outlook for U.S. corn exports improved compared to the March report. A slight increase in the EU corn production was estimated, as well as an increase in its imports. For soybean projections, no significant adjustments were made.
EC simplifes the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation
The Commission eases EU Deforestation Regulation with new simplifications and reduced administrative burden.
Impact of elevated dietary lysine and energy levels on growth performance, nutrient utilization, and carcass quality in growing-finishing pigs
Increasing SID lysine and net energy can enhance growth performance and backfat thickness in growing-finishing pigs.