Selenium and vitamin E affects antioxidant status and reproductive performance in sows
Organic Se supplementation in sow diets may improve antioxidant capacity and reproductive performance.
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EU cereal production set to rise
New figures released by Copa and Cogeca show EU cereal production set to rise by 0.4% this year, but still below 300 million tonnes.
Commission authorises five genetically modified products for food/ feed uses
The Commission adopted five authorisations for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) for food/feed use.
How efficient are the current hyper-prolific lactating sows? (2/2)
In the previous paper, the effects of nutrient restriction and consequent catabolism during lactation on sow reproduction yield have been addressed. In the present paper, the efficiency of sows in using energy from feed and body mass is considered.
Use of alfalfa silage is a suitable feed ingredient for fattening pigs in organic pig production systems
Alfalfa silage may be used as suitable AA and protein source for growing pigs for organic pig production, although its methionine content could also be interesting as alternative feed ingredient for conventional pigs.
Publication of the third update of the EU catalogue of feed materials
Publication in the Official Journal of the EU of the third update of the EU Catalogue of feed materials (Regulation (EU) 2017/1017).
The Commission gives a 5-year period for withdrawing zinc oxide for piglets
The Commission considers that the Member States must be given a 5-year period for withdrawing the marketing authorisations of veterinary drugs that contain zinc oxide.
DuPont extends fastest-acting phytase product line in Europe
Fastest-acting phytase activates earlier in the animal’s digestive tract, improving profitability and performance while reducing waste and improving environmental footprint.
Sunlight exposure in white pigmented pigs may increase circulating vitamin D levels
Vitamin D deficiency in growing pigs can be cheaply overcome by moderate sunlight exposure.
Quebec pork sector receives Government support
These investments are part of the federal government's plan to help farmers manage risk and invest in agricultural science in order to help create new jobs and grow Canada's agricultural sector.
EFSA Public consultation: guidance on characterisation of microorganisms used as feed additives
EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance document on the characterisation of microorganisms used as feed additives or as production organisms.
Compound feed production in EU: Forecast for 2017
The expected stabilisation of pigmeat production in Europe could induce a moderate reduction in demand for pig feed (-1%).
Encapsulated organic acids affects performance, immunity and intestinal health in weanling pigs
Encapsulated organic acid supplementation may improve performance due to an improvement of intestinal health and immunity after weaning.
Suspending the authorisation of ethoxyquin as a feed additive
Since further use of the additive ethoxyquin might cause a risk to human, animal health and the environment, the additive and feed containing it should be withdrawn from the market as soon as possible.
How efficient are the current hyper-prolific lactating sows? (1/2)
The study described here was designed to determine if the body tissue mobilization during lactation imposed by feed restriction could affect litter size and sow performance in the subsequent lactation.