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Commission agrees to drop crop diversification and ecological focus areas requirements due to adverse climate conditions

A severe drought significantly affected agricultural activities, especially in relation to animal feed resources, in those countries.

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The role of short and medium chain fatty acids on intestinal health in piglets

The majority of the published work shows that the use of fatty acids in pigs has health benefits however its mode of action is still scientifically debated.

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Data sheets: Barley

Nutritional value (comparison of tables), production, trade and the most recent studies on barley.

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Flaxseed meal for growing pigs

Flaxseed meal it is a suitable source of energy and AA that should be taken into account in feed formulation for growing pigs.

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Figure 1. Images of gastric emptying in pigs fed a diet based on starch (a), beet pulp (b) and wheat bran at 10, 60 and 120 minutes post-ingestion (Source: Guerin et al., 2001 ).

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New horizons for fibre in pig nutrition

Fiber is being "rediscovered" due to its multiple benefits: physiological, on intestinal health and for the environment.

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Supplementing lactating sows with fermented corn and soybean

Additional fermented corn and soybean mix in corn soybean-based diets for lactating sows may improve sow and litter performance during lactation.

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Lower EU cereal production expected for 2018/2019

Due to dry conditions in late spring in various regions across Europe, EU cereal production is estimated below average in 2018/2019.

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Removing the creep feeders in the evening encourages feed consumption

The goal is to improve the piglets’ starter feed consumption in the farrowing pens.

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EU grain forecasts downwards

Copa and Cogeca released new estimates for this year’s EU grain harvest today, forecasting a 6% drop in EU cereal and oilseeds production, due to extreme weather conditions.

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AB Vista appoints new swine technical nutritionist to North America team

Animal nutrition technology company AB Vista has announced the expansion of its North America team, with the appointment of Laura Merriman as Swine Technical Nutritionist.

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ESPHM: highlight on zinc oxide and antibiotic interactions

A study from Ghent University (Belgium) compared the effect of different sources of zinc oxide on the growth of enterobacteria in the small intestine of weaned piglets.

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EU : Compound feed production in 2017 vs 2016

On the pig feed side, the evolution year to year is positive again, after a slight set back in 2016.

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Effects of feeding enzymatically digested food waste to growing-finishing pigs on meat quality

Enzymatically digested food waste may become a suitable feed or feed ingredient for growing-finishing pig without affecting meat quality and improving meat fatty acid profile.

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Palital is becoming independent

Palion has acquired the remaining shares from their joint-venture partner Bewital.

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Effect of lower-energy, higher-fiber diets on pigs divergently selected for residual feed intake when fed higher-energy, lower-fiber diets

Interaction between genetics and diet may be taken into account to feed the animals for a maximum growth potential.

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Medicated feed: Deal on new rules to fight antimicrobial resistance

New rules on more responsible ways to produce, sell and use medicated feed to tackle the spread of antimicrobial resistance were informally agreed with Council’s negotiators on Tuesday.