Commission welcomes Court of Justice judgment on Animal Feed Phosphates cartel
The Court confirms the fine of nearly €60 million imposed on the Roullier group regarding the phosphates cartel.
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Phytogenic feed additives on growth performance and on greenhouse gases emissions
Dietary phytogenic feed additive supplementation may reduce greenhouse gas emission in growing pigs without affecting performance.
Increasing energy intake during gestation, improvement for primiparous sows
Sow and litter performance in primiparous sows is directly affected by energy intake during gestation.
Assessment of pre-slaughter feed withdrawal strategies and the effects
Based on the results of this study, the pre-slaughter feed withdrawal before slaughter affects behaviour and meat quality in pigs.
Comparison of apparent ileal and total tract digestibility of calcium in calcium sources for pigs
Both AID and ATTD can be used to describe the digestibility of Ca for growing–finishing pigs.
Authorisation of copper oxide as a feed additive
The European Commission has decided to authorize, through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2261, its use for all species of animals.
Medium chain fatty acids and/or Enterococcus faecium supplement for piglets feed
Positive antibacterial effect of the combination of medium chain fatty acids and probiotics in weanling diets.
FAO: New forecasts eye all-time high for global cereal inventories
The projection for world cereal production in 2016 was raised to 2 577 million tonnes, 1.7 percent above the 2015 output. Record output levels are forecast for rice and maize.
Omega-3 supplementation effect on metabolic and reproductive parameters in prepubertal gilts
Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation may be useful to stimulate puberty onset on gilts.
Dietary tryptophan: lysine ratio affects reproductive performance of lactating sows
The optimal Trp:Lys ratio for modern sows during lactation ranges between 0.22 and 0.26.
Amino acid digestibility of novel protein sources for growing pigs
Pea protein isolate has higher AA digestibility than high protein sunflower meal for growing pigs.
EU PIG: project created to help improve Europe’s pig industry
EU PIG is a new concept which aims to improve the connection between producers and the latest science, husbandry techniques and technologies from within their industry via fellow producers, academics and advisors connected through thematic and regional platforms.
The importance of dietary protein and Amino Acids after weaning
There is a widespread trend throughout Europe to decrease the protein levels in feeds, together with an adequate supplementation of industrial amino acids.
FAO : Updated forecasts for cereal production and stocks
World cereal production for 2016 should amount to 2 571 million tonnes, up marginally from FAO's October forecast and 1.5 percent above the 2015 output.
Feeding large groups of piglets: practical implementation of choice feeding
Choice feeding is the best choice for piglets of different weights and / or ages to choose between two different feeds in order to meet their growth needs. The response is even better in farms with enteric problems.
L-glutamine affects piglet performance, immunity and intestinal health after weaning
L-glutamine supplementation improves intestinal health, nutrient digestibility and performance in weanling pigs.