Articles - Nutrition

Aspects to keep in mind when considering sows' nutritional needs in the transition period: fetal growth and associated tissues, mammary development, endogenous heat, and adaptive physiological processes.

What factors can help with managing piglets without in-feed antibiotics and ZnO?

Bacteria in the gut microbiota that stimulate the immune response to vaccines in pigs also stimulate growth.

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

How do nutritional requirements differ between male and female pigs, and how does this affect the cost of production?

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

Nutritional programs that manipulate the microbiota and mucosa towards the correct balance should be incorporated for the S. suis control program.

The mixing of ingredients into feed and the distribution of feed to the farm location where consumption occurs is referred to as the ‘manufacturing and post-manufacturing stage’ of the feed supply chain. This article outlines how biosecurity concepts can be applied to the manufacturing and distribution of pig feed to ensure a pathogen free product is consumed.

The change from gestation to lactation feed concerns us, but in practice we are conditioned to this change taking place abruptly.

To conclude this series of articles, swine reproduction and artificial insemination specialist Javier Gil explains the importance of proper post-service management in terms of when to move sows and how to feed them.

In our series on neonatal diarrhea we must include a discussion on how sow feeding plays a role.

Changes at weaning can have significant detrimental impacts on the piglet's gastrointestinal tract structure and function. Sexual dimorphism, weaning weight, and weaning age play a role.

In this series of articles, we will review some important disease transmission events that occurred through the feed supply chain and we will outline the characteristics of a comprehensive feed biosecurity program that considers the biosecurity of feed ingredients and also the milling and delivery processes.

To ensure judicious use of feed ingredients, we must assess the cost to produce a kilogram of pork and look at the functional value of raw materials and additives.

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

If the cost of precision feeding seems unaffordable, this system based on providing distinct feeding to specific groups of animals may interest you! Do you want to know the criteria used to make the groups?

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

Balancing dietary fibers correctly to support intestinal health has potential as a dietary tool when pharmaceutical levels of zinc oxide is no longer permitted in piglet feeds.

All kind of influencing factors in feeding trials must be considered, otherwise results may be useless.

Factors to consider when determining if probiotics will help achieve your farm's objectives in terms of growth, health, and animal well-being.

Data sheet with nutritional values (table comparison), production, and most recent studies about fish meal.

Feeding fermented oats to weanling pigs may have beneficial effects on their growth performance, nutrient digestibility and ileal microorganism balance.

The pig industry needs to counteract concerns about climate change and provide evidence we are making efforts to minimize our environmental footprint.

How can we boost sow feed intake during lactation under heat stress conditions?