Titanium dioxide no longer considered safe as feed additive
EFSA has concluded that the additive can no longer be considered safe in animal feed.
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Cargill UK recruits pig research coordinator
Projects underway at the Cargill UK reference farms focus on the interaction of nutrition, management and environment.
Effects of dietary starch supplementation during the grower phase on carcass characteristics and meat quality
The addition of dietary starch in finishing pigs affects carcass and meat quality.
Danish Crown will phase out palm oil by 2023
As part of the partnership with Danish Alliance for Responsible palm oil, Danish Crown has now adopted an action plan, which will phase out palm oil by 2023.
EU+UK Compound feed production in 2020 stable
Industrial compound feed production in the EU remained stable in 2020 despite the combined effect of the spread of animal diseases and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effects of timing and size of meals prior to farrowing on sow and litter performance
Timing and size of meals prior to farrowing may improve sow and litter performance.
Streptococcus suis: is nutritional intervention possible?
Nutritional programs that manipulate the microbiota and mucosa towards the correct balance should be incorporated for the S. suis control program.
Feed biosecurity in the manufacturing and post-manufacturing stages. Understanding and managing disease transmission risk during the milling and delivery of pig feed
The mixing of ingredients into feed and the distribution of feed to the farm location where consumption occurs is referred to as the ‘manufacturing and post-manufacturing stage’ of the feed supply chain. This article outlines how biosecurity concepts can be applied to the manufacturing and distribution of pig feed to ensure a pathogen free product is consumed.
Novus celebrates anniversary this month, planning for a long future
What three decades in agriculture means for the feed additive company.
Determination of standardized ileal digestible lysine for weanling piglets using a corn-soybean meal-based diet
SID Lys requirement determination for optimal growth performance in 7- to 15-kg weanling pigs.
From gestation to farrowing: The growing importance of the transition period
The change from gestation to lactation feed concerns us, but in practice we are conditioned to this change taking place abruptly.
Introducing our new section: " Raw materials statistics"
Which countries are the biggest producers of soybean meal? How have Chinese corn imports evolved? Does the EU import a lot of soybeans? How much corn did Argentina produce last year?
Dietary daidzein supplementation: Effects on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in grow-finish pigs
Daidzein supplementation improves growth performance and meat quality in growing-finishing pigs.
Post-insemination management guidelines for swine
To conclude this series of articles, swine reproduction and artificial insemination specialist Javier Gil explains the importance of proper post-service management in terms of when to move sows and how to feed them.
Minnesota-based Zinpro® marks 50th year in business with Founding Day celebration
The leading animal nutrition company was incorporated in Excelsior, Minnesota on this day in 1971.
Evonik develops system solutions for the gut health of swine and poultry
Science-based system solutions that include low-protein diets, amino acids, probiotics, services and consulting.