Fiber-rich diets from suckling to nursery enhance piglet gut development and energy efficiency despite temporary growth slowdown
Fiber-rich diets at weaning may become successful feeding strategy in piglets.
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Vilomix invests in new premix factory in Poland
Vilomix Group is making a significant strategic investment in a new factory for the production of premix and mineral feed in Siedlec, Poland.
Ergotism in an organic sow herd and the impact on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance
This case reports the level of ergot alkaloids and duration of exposure found under field conditions in a herd that experienced a high neonatal mortality event consequent to agalactia in the sows.
The effect of L-malic acid on the metabolic health of gestating sows and on skeletal muscle fiber remodelling in their offspring
Maternal L-malic acid consumption during gestation improves offspring muscle development and metabolic health.
Boosting immunity against viral challenges
Boosting key performance indicators in swine production requires addressing viral pathogens, which remain a major challenge for swine health, performance, and farm profitability. Emerging strains, such as H1N2#E and devastating diseases like ASF, highlight the urgency for innovative control strategies. C12 monoglycerides represent a promising approach to enhance pigs’ immune defenses and mitigate viral impact.
NOVUS: Launch events for new swine book
The intelligent nutrition company is hosting in-person events and author meet-and-greets around the world to celebrate NOVUS’s latest book.
Adisseo proudly announces the addition of a new feature into its ADICT tool, supporting the SustainWay service
Worldwide, sustainability is a growing concern, especially in animal production, as this sector contributes notably to greenhouse gas emissions. Animal feed and formulation play a pivotal role here, since the feed contributes largely to the environmental impact of animal production.
Zinpro® Corporation opens Innovation Center in Spain to accelerate animal nutrition research
Zinpro's new innovation center in Spain is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing animal nutrition through global collaboration and cutting-edge research.
Effects of fermented pine needle supplementation on carcass and meat quality in growing pigs
Fermented pine needles may improve meat tenderness and antioxidant status without affecting carcass traits in finishing pigs.
ADM, Alltech to launch new North American animal feed joint venture
New venture will offer customers unique advantages thanks to combination of deep experience, strong teams and production and innovation expertise; partnership expected to launch in Q1 2026.
Spain remains Europe's leading producer of animal feed
Compound feed production in Spain reached 38.8 million tons in 2024.
SPACE 2025: Innovation, exchanges, and record attendance
333 participated in SPACE 2025 in Rennes, an international livestock show that broke records and placed innovation at the center of discussions.
Vitamins: Essential organic compounds. Classification and naming
Vitamins are essential for proper growth and also for ensuring proper function of the nervous system, immune system, reproductive system, bone development, and cell repair. They do not provide energy, and each vitamin performs particular functions that none of the other vitamins can.
Evaluating cottonseed protein isolate as a nutritious and gut-healthy alternative to cottonseed meal in growing pigs
Cottonseed protein isolate may be a suitable alternative to cottonseed meal in growing pigs.
Germany: Compound feed production increased in 2024/25
Increases in production volumes were recorded for the three largest types of use (pigs, cattle, and poultry).
Vitamin and mineral nutrition for controlling problems in breeding sows
With the main genetic lines' rapid improvement in terms of prolificacy, feed conversion ratio, and other production parameters, the reference requirements for vitamins and minerals have become outdated.