Page 7 of articles about feed
Weaning well starts "before weaning"
Everything you need to know to successfully wean your piglets.
Troubleshooting problems with the feed conversion ratio: Environment
Which environmental factors can affect the feed conversion ratio? Enric Marco talks about the effects of temperature and humidity.... they can make us lose money.
Germany: Use of grains for animal feed decreases
In the 2021/22 marketing year, 20.9 million t of grains were used for animal feed in Germany, around 16% less.
Troubleshooting problems with the feed conversion ratio: Management
Which management factors can affect the feed conversion ratio? Enric Marco covers how all-in all-out, density, trough space, and filling and emptying of barns can lose us money.
Russia hinders grain exports across the Black Sea
Russia decided late last week to suspend its participation in the "Black Sea Grain Initiative", thus obstructing the export of grain through the Black Sea.
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.
WEDA EuroTier Novelty 2022: Large display 4PX.Trac
The display for exact feed formulations
Spain: Labor dispute in Port of Tarragona threatens grain and feed supply
Feed manufacturers fear they will not be able to meet farmers' demand if this scenario continues.
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.
Feeding simple diets with protein suited to nursery pigs
Choosing the right protein sources for (pre-) starter feed is crucial to support gut health, reducing reliance on feed additives.
EU: temporary short-term derogation from certain agricultural policy rules to increase the production of cereals
Following a request from EU Member States, the Commission is proposing a temporary short-term derogation from rules on crop rotation and maintenance of non-productive features on arable land.
Spain continues to be Europe's leading producer of compound feeds
Spanish industrial production of compound feed for farm animals in 2021 remained at similar levels to the previous year. A decrease is expected for this year in 2022.
EU: Positive outlook for grain and oilseed supplies
Although a decrease in the harvest of cereals, especially barley and corn, is expected, that of oilseeds will increase.