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.
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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.
Stability of Senecavirus A in animal feed ingredients and infection following consumption of contaminated feed
Feed matrices are able to extend the survival of Senecavirus A and consumption of contaminated feed can lead to productive Senecavirus A infection.
Feed structure and health in young pigs
Creating structure in the feed may be beneficial, but would this be the end of grinding all the ingredients in the same way?
Weaning without zinc oxide (2/3): Encouraging feed consumption after weaning
The ban on the use of zinc oxide starting June 2022 makes it necessary to review and improve many aspects of weaning, especially in its early stages. With Alberto García and Chretien Gielen we address key management points for successful weaning without the use of zinc oxide.
Weaning without zinc oxide (1/3): Good weaning starts in the farrowing room
We spoke with Alberto Garcia (Inga Food SA, Spain) and Chretien Gielen (De Varkenspraktijk, The Netherlands), to discuss aspects related to weaning management and conditions.
SmartMoisture set to boost environmental and economic sustainability through moisture management in feed production
Devenish has partnered with Perstorp to launch a new moisture management product designed to maintain target moisture levels during the manufacturing process.
Explosive market. Force Majeure.
An early release of the economic commentary by Guillem Burset gives us the keys to understanding where the European meat industry is at this moment in time.
Sequential feeding with amino acid concentration adjustments in grower-finisher pigs
Timely adjusted amino acid concentration to requirements to circadian rhythm may improve performance and carcass quality in growing-finishing pigs.
Brazil: Paranaguá soybean indicator rises
The demand and price of soybeans to produce oil for biodiesel is increasing.
Ukraine invasion: EU Agriculture ministers held an extraordinary meeting
A number of member states called for a more long-term strategy and set of tools to be put in place with a view to improving the EU’s resilience and food sovereignty.
Advancements in the ingredient composition matrix for precision feeding
The inclusion of prediction equations in the tables for raw materials published by various organizations represents an advancement in estimating the nutritional value of raw materials and in the precision of feed formulation.
Feed prices are so expensive
Prices of raw materials for animal feed are so high that speculation is unavoidable...