Feed additives decrease survival of delta coronavirus in nursery pig diets
Feed additives that contained phosphoric acid, citric acid, or fumaric acid were the most effective in reducing virus survival.
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FAO: cereal prices continue to rise
The FAO Food Price Index rose notably in January, led by sugar and cereals, even as global markets remain well supplied.
Dietary Lonicera macranthoides in pig diets to improve amino acid profile in meat and serum
Lonicera macranthoides supplementation in growing finishing diets may improve free amino acids content in fresh meat.
EU committee to re-evaluate zinc oxide decision
According to NPA, the evidence behind the shock recommendation to ban zinc oxide from piglet feed is to be reviewed, following a number of appeals from across the EU.
Palygorskite dietary supplementation effects on back fat mobilization, leptin levels and oxidative stress in sows
The use of palygorskite in sow diets reduces oxidative stress in gestating sows.
EU-Brazil: joint action plan towards responsible soy production and trade
Brazilian Soy Producers and Processors and the European Feed and Vegetable Oil Industry agree on joint action plan towards responsible soy production and trade.
Effect of heat stress on amino acid digestibility in pigs
Pigs exposed to heat stress increase their body temperature and reduce the size of their intestinal villi, thus increasing the loss of endogenous AAs and reducing the abundance of AA transporters in the intestine, as well as apparent and standardized ileal digestibility of AAs.
Effects of feeding dry pasta by-products to Italian heavy pigs on performance, carcass and ham
Food by-products rich in starch and low in fat may be useful to modulate fatty acid profile in heavy pigs slaughtered up to 150 kg.
Zinc oxide suppress of cytokine gene expression in piglets challenged with Salmonella
Long periods of high ZnO supplementation in weanling pigs may modulate immune response by suppressing the cytokine gene expression in weanling pigs.
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.
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.