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NutritionArticle

Ketosis syndrome in sows

It’s true that we have rarely considered the sow as a dairy animal. A sow can produce up to 10 liters of milk at its production peak. If we consider that the effort the sow makes per hour in order to produce milk is almost equal to that of a cow, why do we continue to apply a collective treatment when it comes to feeding the sow?

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Conditioning role of nutrition on the gut defense mechanisms

The establishment of normal gut microbial communities can also prevent the colonization of pathogenic microorganisms.

Gestation in straw

The test we propose this week evaluates your knowledge about the welfare of gestational sows housed in straw.

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Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) in swine feeds: an european perspective.

On the european market are available DDGS sorting from the industrial transformation basically of corn or wheat: geographically, their origin is related to the countries that have started in a more extensive way the industrial production of ethanol for fuel use.

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Glycerol and swine feeding

Glycerol is a byproduct of the industry of bio-diesel fuels, representing roughly 10% of the crude oil used for that purpose. Therefore, large quantities are expected to be available in the near future for the different markets that can have a potential interest for it.

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Factors that influence feed consumption and its conversion in fattening pigs

Genetic selection over the last few decades has resulted in pigs with better feed conversion and leaner carcasses, but it has also led to pigs with a decreased ingestion capacity.

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ManagementArticle

Monitoring the growth period (I)

Working with compound feeds allow to cover completely the animals' needs, taking full advantage of their use.

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Crude protein in piglet diets

To maximize piglet growth, it is recommended that levels of crude protein be at 20-23% in pre-starters and 18-20% in starters. However, part of that crude protein will not be digested at the end of the ileum, and it will enter the large intestine together with the endogenous waste.

Fattening: Cleanliness and feed

This new test has to do with the correct feed and levels of hygiene in the pens.

NutritionArticle

Dilution in liquid feed

The supply of wet feed, when compared to dry feed, improves the rate of growth and conversion, at least these are the results of the trials carried out in the experimental stations.

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Ulcers in swine livestock (2/2)

Nutrition is considered to be a clear factor that increases the risk of ulcers appearing.

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Ulcers in swine livestock (1/2)

Stomach ulcers are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality, unrelated to infectious processes, that the industrial production of swine faces, both in reproduction as well as in finishing.

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New applications of fatty acids in pig nutrition

One way to increase the intake of specific FA without changing the nutritional behavior of the consumers would be to fortify traditional food items such as meat and meat products with n-3 PUFA

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Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the factory and on the farm

The compound feed industry is one of the stakeholders having a role in minimizing the environmental impact while meeting the demand for high quality and cost effective products.

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Sources of fibre for gestating sows diets

Not all DF sources are equally suited to influence the provision of energy for the animals.

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Water quality in pigs

Water is the most essential nutrient to livestock nutrition and must be considered as much as possible. It should be drinkable, it should not contain harmful substances and should be readily available for the animals concerned.