Articles - Nutrition

Many factors influence sow longevity and survival. So how important is targeted feed management to a longer life of performance?

A simple management strategy can have an impact on the piglet’s most challenging time in life: the weaning period.

Precision Feeding not only improves the efficiency of nutrient uptake but also mitigates negative impacts on the environment.

Which dietary factors can affect the feed conversion ratio? Enric Marco talks about how the energy and protein values of feed, the particle size, and mycotoxins can make us lose money.

Nutritional immunomodulation can be used for real-time adjustments to guide the immune system in protective directions.

The reader should be aware that in microbiome research correlation does not imply causation.

Feed represents approximately 60% of the costs in pig production. It is therefore very important to have a good feed conversion ratio.

In the context of reducing the use of antibiotics, proper use of feed additives begins with correctly defining the term and describing their composition and activity. Here we will discuss the differences between essential oils, functional oils, and botanicals/ phytogenic compounds.

Choosing the right protein sources for (pre-) starter feed is crucial to support gut health, reducing reliance on feed additives.

Creating structure in the feed may be beneficial, but would this be the end of grinding all the ingredients in the same way?

What is the microbiota, and how can it help keep pigs healthy? What are the current limitations to using DNA sequencing of microbes?

Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about rice.

The EU is already developing a new legislative framework that will include the degree of sustainability in the labeling of feed and livestock products.

The inclusion of prediction equations in the tables for raw materials published by various organizations represents an advancement in estimating the nutritional value of raw materials and in the precision of feed formulation.

Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about peas.

Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about soybean oil.

The pros, cons, and current limitations of using black soldier fly larvae as an alternative protein source.

To determine the causes of the increase in the feed conversion ratio of pigs, we must start by asking whether mortality has also increased.

A much higher percentage of piglets prefer milk supplement over creep feed. Here are the results of the latest studies on this subject.

Factors we should keep in mind when considering the nutritional needs of sows in the transition period: body condition, parity, piglet mortality, glycogen in piglets, colostrum, and milk.

Why is it important to take sow temperatures after farrowing? How does feed intake affect litter size?

Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about rye.