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Tryptophan in swine nutrition

Tryptophan has positive effects on voluntary feed intake. This greater feed intake leads to increased growth performance and improved feed conversion ratio in piglets, and to lower body weight losses in sows during lactation.

Summary of swine influenza (1/2)

Normally, in pigs influenza is an acute respiratory infection with pyrexia, lethargy, prostration, reluctance to eat and drink. Indoor housed pigs are usually affected simultaneously, with recovery within 1-2 weeks. No adverse effects occur unless there is secondary infection.

Delacon Performing Nature Symposium in Crete/Greece

10-Nov-2009
The Performing Nature Symposium was successfully held last week on the Greece island Crete, where Delacon gathered 250 people from more than 25 countries. In these two days 18 speakers held lectures on the following topics: Trends in animal production and nutrition, Immunity and Environment.
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Piglet colostrum intake

Colostrum offers 3 essential properties to the piglet: very useful energy source (vital for generating movement and avoiding temperature loss), immune supply (protects against germs that the piglet begins to come into contact with) and natural growth factors (complete the maturity of the piglet).