Articles - Nutrition

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.

Standard digestibility protocols measure digestibility only at the end of the ileum using growing pigs models. Are these protocols valid in newly weaned pigs?

This article considers the component parts of disease transmission, how it applies to the pig feed ingredient supply chain, and how manufacturers of final feed can mitigate the risk of disease transmission through contaminated ingredients.

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.

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.

Management, timing, diet selection, and monitoring gut health all are factors to think about when considering probiotics for your operation.

Find the optimal number of pigs per feeder hole based on diet type and pig size in order to maximize performance and better animal welfare.

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.

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

Sow feed intake pattern changes throughout the day depending on the season.

How does the number of pigs per feeder hole and the group size influence growth performance and ear and tail lesions?

Heat stress is estimated to have a cost in the US pig industry alone of around $300 million.

How does a sow's feed intake in the days prior to farrowing influence piglet birth and weaning weights?

During lactation ensuring the sow consumes enough water is essential, as well as maintaining the water:feed ratio needed to lessen weight loss in the sow and allow a greater daily gain in the piglets.

Deviations from the sow's normal consumption pattern during the lactation phase have important production implications.

What nutrients can we increase or decrease in piglet diets during lactation and after weaning to improve immune response and growth?

The three main causes suspected were a low level of vitamin E in sow diets, warfarin poisoning or thrombocytopenia purpura.

Although pigs are not particularly efficient in fermenting dietary fiber, fortunately a number of fiber degrading enzymes are available but it is important that the specific enzymes are matched to the substrate.

Does feeding time affect reproductive performance?

What nutrients can be provided to the sow to improve fetal growth, production of milk and colostrum and to modulate the inflammatory response.