Increased feed conversion ratio with stable mortality and growth
What can cause an increase in the feed conversion ratio of pigs without altering mortality or average daily gain?
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Impact of early-life feeding on local intestinal microbiota and digestive system development in piglets
Early feeding may be a suitable strategy to modulate intestinal development in young piglets.
EU: Compound feed demand is about to decrease in 2022
The spread of animal diseases and the economic impact of the war in Ukraine are the main factors reducing demand.
Troubleshooting problems with the feed conversion ratio: Diet
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.
Earlyfeed incorporates a novel flavor strategy for piglet feed intake
The flavoring, Piglet’s Flavorit, will be included in the Babi® creep feed line and the Vitastart starter concentrates.
Troubleshooting problems with the feed conversion ratio
Feed represents approximately 60% of the costs in pig production. It is therefore very important to have a good feed conversion ratio.
The effects of creep feed on behavior and performance of piglets around weaning
Creep feed supplementation has no clear effect on piglet behavior and performance.
Feed ban: Commission authorises use of certain animal proteins
European Commission allows the use of certain animal proteins to feed non-ruminant farmed animals such as pigs and poultry.
Effects of timing and size of meals prior to farrowing on sow and litter performance
Timing and size of meals prior to farrowing may improve sow and litter performance.
Influence of probiotic, liquid feed, and nutritional concentration on weaning piglets
The combination of high nutrient concentration in a wet-based diet with probiotic supplementation improves performance and intestinal health in weanling pigs.
Effects of pigs per feeder hole on performance in nursery pigs
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.
The pre-farrowing feed intake pattern can improve litter performance at weaning
How does a sow's feed intake in the days prior to farrowing influence piglet birth and weaning weights?
Sensing of nutrients in mouth and gastrointestinal tract modulates feed intake in pigs
Harmonization of short and long-term control of feed intake requires a finely tuned chemosensory system capable of communicating with the brain.
BIOMIN Digestarom® DC Duplex Capsule authorized for weaned pigs in EU
The animal nutritional firm has achieved EU authorization for the Digestarom® DC Duplex capsule in its next-generation phytogenic feed additive, Digestarom® DC Xcel for weaned pigs.
The effect of combining potato fiber and organic or inorganic Zn supplements on growth and health status of growing pigs
Potato fiber and ZnGly independently contribute to nutrient digestibility and growing performance in pigs.
Updated EU feed protein supply
The drought observed in 2018 in Europe had a significant impact on the overall feed supply for 2018/19.