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Effects of long-term replacement of soybean meal with canola meal in sow diets on reproductive performance and litter outcomes

Canola meal may be considered as a sustainable protein source for sow diets without affecting reproductive performance and health.

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U.S. Soy Symposium to spotlight practical and economic advances in soybean meal use for pig diets

U.S. Soy to introduce a new economic tool for developing grow-finish diets.

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Low-protein diets in lean genetics lines improve nitrogen efficiency without compromising growth or meat quality in finisher pigs

Low-protein diets in finishing pigs may improve nitrogen efficiency without affecting performance and carcass quality.

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Dietary protein restriction in phase feeding systems and the effect on nitrogen metabolism and excretion in pig production

Dietary protein reduction together with amino acid supplementation may improve nitrogen retention in growing-finishing pigs.

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Optimizing feed presentation during nursery phases (II)

In terms of feed presentation, we look for ingredients that provide not only nutrients but also functionality, with the aim of increasing gastric retention time to facilitate protein hydrolysis, greater contact between food and enzymes, and reducing fermentation of undigested protein in the intestine.

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The EUDR threatens soybean supply, key to livestock farming

More than twenty European organizations are calling for a review of the EUDR in light of legal uncertainty and the risk of disruptions in the supply of raw materials, including soybeans.

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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.

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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).

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Effect of dietary crude protein on gut microbiota, metabolites, and nutrient efficiency over time in growing pigs

A low protein diet may enhance gut health but reduces nutrient digestibility through time-dependent microbiota shifts.

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Antioxidant and osmolyte enriched or energy-dense diet: effect on heat-stressed finishing pigs

Supplementation with antioxidants and osmolytes may improve weight gain in heat-stressed finishing pigs.

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Evonik to reduce carbon footprint and plastic use with new paper bags for MetAMINO^®

The new packaging helps conserve resources, facilitates recycling, and reduces CO₂ emissions.

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Quantitative risk assessment model of the presence of PED and ASF viruses in spray-dried porcine plasma

Under the current conditions, the model estimated that an inactivation level (log-kill) of 7.0, 7.2, and 7.3 log must be achieved to manufacture a 10-, 15-, and 20-tons batch size, respectively.

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Evonik showcases efficiency and sustainability benefits of portfolio at China Feed Industry Expo 2025

Highlighting the sustainability benefits of portfolio, including market-leading product carbon footprint for MetAMINO^®.

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Effect of low-protein diets supplemented with crystalline amino acids on the performance of growing pigs

Reduction of dietary crude protein with balanced amino acid supplementation may not affect performance in growing-finishing pigs.

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Trump's first 50 days

Although the large influx of news makes it seem otherwise, it really has only been 50 days since the new U.S. President, Donald Trump, was inaugurated.

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