Supplementation of C. butyricum and B. licheniformis in weanling piglets
Dietary supplementation of C. butyricum might be a suitable alternative to antibiotics and ZnO for weanling pigs.
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USA: Revised draft guidance on veterinary feed directive regulation
The VFD final rule outlines the process for authorizing use of animal drugs intended for use in or on animal feed that require the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Impacts of African Swine Fever on China's feed industry and soy demand
Rabobank expects China’s total feed/soybean demand to decline in 2019 – albeit significantly less than the decline in pork production – followed by a slight recovery in 2020. African swine fever will act as a catalyst to speed up feed industry upgrades – including, but not limited to, a diversified product mix, the higher adoption of commercial compound feed, and ongoing industry consolidation.
Combining the dietary inclusion of 25(OH)D3 and phytase on pig performance and pork quality
Supplementing finisher diets with phytase and 25(OH)D3 pig performance and meat quality.
EFSA: Assessment of GM six‐event stack maize and subcombinations
Maize Bt11 × MIR162 × MIR604 × 1507 × 5307 × GA21 (six‐event stack maize) was produced by conventional crossing to combine six single events: Bt11, MIR162, MIR604, 1507, 5307 and GA21.
Effect of flaxseed oil, poultry fat and Vit E in growth performance and pork characteristics
Lipid blend supplementation (flaxseed oil + poultry fat) in finishing diets may increase intramuscular fat content of pork.
Gut health: stimulate the colonization of beneficial microbiota
How can we promote a healthier microbiota, favorable for the pig and for its productivity? And, when is the best time to get it?
Feeding mulberry leaves to growing-finishing pigs
Mulberry leaves supplementation can improve meat quality although affects growth performance in growing-finishing pigs.
Lysophospholipid supplementation in lactating sows
Lysophospholipid supplementation during lactation may improve nutrient digestibility and of sow productivity.
New opportunities for the EU plant protein market
The study suggested that EU efforts to promote the production of European plant proteins should instead focus their efforts on innovation and the provision of the infrastructure.
Meat quality of pigs fed with low or high amylose/amylopectin ratio
A low amylose/amylopectin ratio may promote meat quality traits by inducing lower drip loss and firmness in pork.
Evaluating dietary Vitamin B2 by-product in growing-finishing pigs
Vitamin B2 by-products may be a cost-effective substitute for partially replacing corn and soybean meal in growing-finishing pigs.
Feed additives: online tool upgraded to improve exposure estimates
As of today applicants can make better estimates of exposure to residues of feed additives, thanks to a new release of the Feed Additives Consumer Exposure calculator (FACE).
Management of food and feed crises : Commission updates its plan and procedures
The Commission has adopted a Decision which updates its plan, dating from 2004, and procedures for crisis management in the field of safety of food and feed.
Infectious dose of ASFV when consumed naturally in liquid or feed
Although greater concentrations of ASF virus were required to cause infection through feed, the high frequency of exposure may make contaminated feed a more significant risk factor.
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.