Articles - Nutrition

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

Harmonization of short and long-term control of feed intake requires a finely tuned chemosensory system capable of communicating with the brain.

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.

How, when and why should feed be increased? what needs to be considered when drawing feed curves? first hand farmer experience from Can Ballau, answers these and other questions

Data sheet with nutritional values (table comparison) and most recent studies about sorghum.