Ratio of tryptophan to large neutral amino acids on the growth performance of finishing pigs
The increasing in large neutral aminoacids:tryptophan ratio does not affect tryptophan requirements in finishing pigs.
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Feet First® seminar in Xi’an, China, examines causes, presents solutions for sow lameness
Proactive approach can improve herd performance and boost profitability.
United Kingdom: the impact of feed costs on the English pig industry
At present the average pig price is less than 152p per kg, resulting in an average loss of over £14 on every pig produced.
Sunflower and coconut oil on adipose tissue gene expression, fatty acid composition and serum lipid profile of grower pigs
Adipose tissue gene expression and fatty acid composition may be modulated by the type of dietary fat used
Ukraine: until November 20, the export potential of wheat may be over
Until November 15-20, 2012, the potential of the grain exports (5-5.3 mln tonnes) can be completed.
Citrus by-products to reduce Salmonella in weanling pigs
Citrus by-products does not reduce the negative effect of Salmonella in weanling pigs.
Estimating the dynamic requirements of lysine supporting maximal daily gain
The factorial method used in this study to estimate the dynamic lysine requirements of individual pigs seems appropriate for pigs fed between 25 to 55 kg BW.
Nutrient composition and digestibility of corn gluten meal for growing pigs
Nutrient digestibility of corn gluten meals may be accurately predicted by adjusted equations.
Alltech Predicts a Contraction in Global Feed Production in 2013
Alltech vice president, Aidan Connolly, presenting at the IFIF-FAO joint meeting, predicted a contraction of 3 – 5%.
Limited and excess protein intake of pregnant gilts affects body composition and newborn and weanling development in piglets
Dietary protein level during pregnancy may affect fetal and piglet development.
European Union: Appeal Committee delivers no opinion on GM maize
Member States failed to take a position on a Commission proposal for the authorisation of GM maize MIR162 for use in food and feed.
The good taste of pigs (part IV): bitter
Bitterness leaves an unpleasant feeling linked to a decrease in feed consumption. On the other hand, modulating feed intake with bitter compounds might be an interesting tool to limit excessive voracity of pigs and sows at certain stages.
Effect of a microencapsulated feed additive of lactic and formic acid on the prevalence of Salmonella in pigs arriving at the abattoir
Dietary organic acid in fattening pigs may reduce the prevalence of Salmonella at the slaughterhouse.
FAO Food Price Index up 1.4 percent in September
The grain-intensive pig and poultry sectors recorded particularly strong gains, increasing by 6 percent and 2 percent respectively.
China’s demand for pork could see corn imports reach 20 million tonnes per year
China has recently been importing over 0.4 million tonnes of pork per year, in a world market with trade of less than 7 million tonnes per year.
Dietary conjugated linoleic acid influences the content of stearinic acid in porcine adipose tissue
Dietary conjugated linoleic modifies adipose tissue in fattening pigs.