Effects of dietary supplementation with freshwater microalgae on gut health in weaned piglets
Dietary supplementation with microalgae as an alternative to antibiotic use was studied.
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Influence of pelleting and sodium metabisulfite on contaminated feed ingredients with vomitoxin for nursery pig
Pelleting diets and sodium metabisulfite supplementation previously to heat conditioning may reduce the negative impact of vomitoxin in nursery pigs.
ProPhorce™ Valerins: a revolutionary new molecule for a new age in animal performance
ProPhorce Valerins are glycerol esters of valeric acid to be used in feed to promote animal performance.
Evaluating dietary inclusion of a herbal extract mixture and different oils effects on pig performance and meat quality
Fatty acid profile and sensorial properties of meat can be improved by dietary plant extract supplementation in growing pigs.
EU Commission launches publication of comprehensive EU protein balance sheet
The EU protein balance sheet 2015/2016 is an overview of total EU production, consumption and trade of all marketable sources of proteins used in animal feed production.
In-feed organic acids as a strategy to combat Salmonella in growing pigs
Sodium butyrate or a blend of formic and citric acid in feed may be considered as a cost-effective control measure to reduce Salmonella faecal shedding in commercial herds.
Diet digestibility and growth performance of weaned pigs fed Brassica napus canola meal
Soybean meal in weanling diets may be partially replaced by canola meal without affecting performance parameters but, canola meal quality has to be taken into account.
Public consultation: draft guidance on assessing safety of feed additives for target species
EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance for the assessment of the safety of feed additives for target species.
Sodium butyrate supplementation in lactating sows and nursery pigs
Coated sodium butyrate supplementation may improve immunoglobulin concentration in milk.
Re-examination of the CVMP opinion for veterinary medicinal products containing zinc oxide
The EMA Veterinary Committee has reached a final conclusion that the benefit:risk balance for veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide is negative and that this class of products should be withdrawn.
EU: Methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed
The Council decided not to oppose the adoption by the Commission of a regulation amending regulation (EC) no 152/2009 as regards the methods for the determination of the levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (5442/17).
Effects of feed processing and diet composition on the nutritional value
Pelleting and extrusion can potentially increase energy and nutrient digestibility of swine diets and their effects are affected by the diet composition.
Blend of organic acids and medium chain fatty acids reduces diarrhoea in piglets challenged with ETEC K88
Organic acid supplementation in weanling diets improves piglet performance and reduced diarrhoea.
Use of dried fruit and vegetable pomaces in pig diets
Dried pomaces supplementation in growing-fattening dieta may improve meat quality and lipid profile of pork.
Herd level risk factors for stomach ulcers in finishing pigs
The influence of feed structure and pelleting on the development of gastric ulcers in pigs is well established. Some studies have shown a beneficial effect of access to straw on gastric health. However, the role of other factors, e.g. disease and stress, is not well understood.
Feeding level during gestation affects farrowing and litter performance
Increasing feeding level during gestation may improve piglet body weight at birth but have a negative impact on feed intake and backfat loss during lactation.