Effects of copper sulfate and zinc oxide on weanling pig growth and plasma mineral levels
Zinc and copper supplementation of weanling diets improve piglet performance during the nursery period
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Effect of a phtyase from Aspergillus niger on nutrient digestibility and activity of trypsin and chymotrypsin in weanling pigs
Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of addition of fungal phytase (Aspergillus niger) in activity of trypsin and chymotripsin and nutrient digestibility in crossed pigs (Yorkshire x Landrace, 11.46 kg BW).
Electronic sow feeding system
This video shows the sows entering and leaving the feeding system.
An evaluation of peptone as a specialty protein source in diets for nursery pigs
Protein products from intestinal mucosa may be taken into account as proteins sources for piglet diets
China to ban direct sales of imported animal feed
Foreign companies and individuals will not be allowed to directly sell imported animal feed and feed additives in China, a draft regulation made public said.
USA - Corn, wheat, and soybean prices projected to remain historically high
According to USDA Agricultural Projections to 2019, global economic recovery with steady growth provides an improved foundation for demand for crops over the next several years and through the remainder of the projection period to 2019.
China to revise rule to control animal feed quality
China will require tighter controls over animal feed and feed additives after widespread cases of illegal feed additives have led to human poisonings in the last few years.
Thailand to see higher feed usage in 2010
The demand for animal feed raw materials in Thailand is forecast to be higher in 2010 in line with an expected rise in animal population.
Effect of salts and organic acids on metabolite production and microbial parameters of piglets' digestive tract
Twenty four pigs, weaned on the 28th day of life, were divided into4 groups. The control group was given feed without any acidifier preparation and the experimental groups were fed the same feed to which 10 g/kg of sodium formate, benzoic acid or fumaric acid was added.
The effect of adding water into the mixer on pelleting efficiency and pellet quality in diets for finishing pigs without and with use of an expander
Water addition into the mixer may improve pelleting performance and pellet quality
Acute phase response of piglets diets containing non-starch polysaccharide hydrolysis products and egg yolk antibodies following an oral challenge with Escherichia coli (K88)
The use of non-starch polysaccharides hydrolysis products in combination with egg yolk antibodies may reduce the effects of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli K88
AgFeed Industries, Inc. Announces Arrangement to Sell a Portion of Its Feed Business to the Public Through an IPO
AgFeed Industries, Inc., one of the largest independent hog production and animal nutrient companies in China, today announced the proposed sale of a maximum of 20% of its animal nutrients feed subsidiary via a listing and initial public offering of the subsidiary's common stock.
Novus International, Inc. Acquires the Animal Nutrition Division of Albion Laboratories, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. announced today they have completed the acquisition of the Animal Nutrition Division of Albion Laboratories Inc, a company based in Clearfield, UT. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The effect of ractopamine supplementation at 5 ppm of swine finishing diets on growth performance, carcass composition and ultimate pork quality
The use of ractopamine in finishing diets may improve gain efficiency and carcass composition
Sources of fibre for gestating sows diets
Not all DF sources are equally suited to influence the provision of energy for the animals.
Effects of increasing feeding level during late gestation on sow and litter performance
Increase feeding level during late gestation does not improve sow or gilt performance