Microbial quality of fresh pork loin during storage affected by oregano oil and cranberry pulp diet supplementation in pigs
Oregano oil and ground cranberry pulp has a limited effect on the microbiological profile in pork.
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Phytase supplementation on nutrient digestibility, mineral utilization and performance in growing pigs
Phytase supplementation in growing diets may improve P and Cu retention.
European Union: increasing self-sufficiency in protein crops is important for the EU
The Slovenian delegation presented to the Council the main conclusions of an international conference on furthering the production of protein crops.
Feeding during the lactation period: hoppers versus feeders
The hoppers and the feeders will condition our ability for attaining maximum feed consumption.
Effects of fermented grains as raw cereal substitutes in growing pigs
Fermented grains reduce faecal noxious gas emission of growing pigs but has variable effects on growth performance and nutrient digestibility.
USA: FDA issues Compliance Policy Guide for Salmonella in food for animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a new Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) for its field staff on actions they intend to take when finding Salmonella contamination in food for animals.
EU: Commission is launching a consultation on how to use phosphorus in a more sustainable way
The consultation asks how to ensure that reserves are available for future generations, and about ways to minimise the undesirable side effects phosphorus use can have on the environment.
Compound feed production in the EU-27 slightly increased
According to FEFAC, compound feed production in the EU-27 slightly increased by 0.7% in 2012 to 152.7 mio. t.
Numbering of liquid feed valves with sows' ear tags
Use of sows' ear tags for identifying each of the liquid feed valves with their corresponding number.
More balanced food commodity markets seen in 2013/14
World meat production is forecast at 308.2 million tonnes in 2013, a modest increase of 4.3 million tonnes, or 1.4 percent on 2012.
European protein sources not yet an alternative for imported soybean meal
The demand for protein sources of European origin is increasing, but none of the current available European protein sources has a price – quality ratio that is competitive with soybean meal from South America.
Commission publishes annual report on EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
Of the 3,516 original notifications transmitted in RASFF in 2012, 332 concerned feed (9.4%).
Dietary β-glucan on growth performance, faecal microbial and immunity in weaned pigs
β-glucan could improve growth performance and immune function in weaned piglets.
North-South American maize growers form international alliance
The USGC, along with NCGA, MAIZAR, and ABRAMILHO signed a memorandum of understanding.
Italy: production of feed assigned to the swine sector
3.5 million tons were assigned to swine feeding.
Rapeseed meal on gestation and lactation diets on the performance of sows and their litters
The inclusion of rapeseed meal until 10% does not affect sow reproductive or litter performance.