USA: Ractopamine-free fairs
In an effort to make their pigs more marketable after the show, Ohio showmen will no longer be able to use this feed additive to promote lean muscle growth.
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Effect of lecithin and L-carnitine supplementation on pigs’ fatty acid composition and lipid-metabolic gene expression
Lecithin alone or combined with L-carnitine produces contrary effects on PUFA fat content.
New research demonstrates the impact of oregano based eubiotics on sow and progeny health and performance
The advantageous effect that the addition of natural oregano essential oil offers to lactating sows and the beneficial outcomes when included in piglet creep diets pre- and post-weaning is shown in new research.
Dried citrus pulp and fermented medicinal plants as feed additives in growing–finishing pigs
Fermented medicinal plants may improve growth performance and carcass yield in growing-finishing pigs.
Organic and medium chain fatty acids on sow and litter performance
The dietary combination of OA and MCFA may improve gut health in sows and piglet performance.
Data sheets: Xylanases
Data sheet with types, characteristics, use in pig diets and results of the most recent studies on xylanase enzymes.
Protease supplementation in commercial swine diets
Supplementation of proteases into pig diets has resulted in positive, inconclusive, inconsistent or, in some cases, depressive effects on performance.
A live lens on NIR: AB Vista to run real-time demonstrations at VIV Asia
Visitors to AB Vista’s booth at VIV Asia (13th – 15th March) will have the chance to ‘step inside the world of NIR’, with live demonstrations bringing the process to life – up close and in real time.
Dietary supplementation of protected ZnO in weaned piglets
Protected ZnO may be a successful strategy to reduce dietary Zn supplementation without affecting performance and strongly reducing Zn excretion in weanling pigs.
The effects of creatine monohydrate and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation in finishing pigs
Dietary CMH and GAA supplementation could improve growth performance and meat quality traits in finishing pigs.
EFSA Public consultation: guidance on the assessment of the efficacy of feed additives
The guidance document is intended to assist the applicant in the preparation and presentation of an application for the authorisation of a feed additive.
New phytogenic feed additive to address post-weaning challenges
Delacon launches Fresta® Protect for piglets.
Protected organic acids impact on performance and fecal microbiota in weanling
Dietary inclusion of protected organic acids may be useful as a suitable alternative to antibiotics.
Species-specific Pediococcus acidilactici FT28 on carcass and meat traits in fattening pigs
Use of species-specific probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici FT28 may enhance carcass traits and physicochemical properties of meat in fattening pigs.
Phytogenic feed additive blend on Lawsonia intracellularis infection in pigs
Supplementing a phytogenic feed additives in pig diets may be an effective way control diarrhea promoted by Lawsonia intracellularis infection.
Supplementing chlorogenic acid in weaned pigs
Chlorogenic acid supplementation in weanling diets may improve growth performance, antioxidant capacity and nutrient absorption function in weaned pigs.