Optimizing individual and group housing systems based on indicators of sow well-being
High fiber diets reduce stress markers in group housing gestating sows.
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Mexico sixth largest feed producer
The Agrifood and Fisheries Information Service (SIAP) explained that in 2011 there were 28.3 million tons of these foods intended for consumption by livestock and pets.
Effect of different dietary fat sources at the end of gestation on the performance of sows and their offspring
The results show the importance of the FA composition in colostrum on the growth of piglets.
Zinc oxide–montmorillonite hybrid influences diarrhea, intestinal mucosal integrity, and digestive enzyme activity in weaned pigs
The use of dietary Zn in montmorillonite hybrids for piglet diets improve performance and digestive parameters.
China's grain market remains stable
The total grain output in the first half of 2012 reached 129.95 million tons, marking a 2.8 percent jump year-on-year, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Weaned pig responses to Escherichia coli K88 oral challenge when receiving a lysozyme supplement
Lysozyme supplementation may reduce the negative impact of Escherichia coli K88 in weanling piglets.
Yannig Le Treut appointed general manager of Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Lallemand Animal Nutrition is pleased to announce that Dr Yannig Le Treut, DVM, has been appointed as General Manager of the company, replacing Mr Olivier Clech, former General Manager of Lallemand Animal Nutrition and Vice President of the Specialty Division.
Energy value and use of glycerol for growing pigs
The objectives of the present study were to determine the DE, ME and NE of glycerol, glycerol urine content and effect of glycerin level on growth performances and carcass characteristics.
Perinatal flavour learning and the newly weaned pig
Perinatal flavour learning has been shown in a wide variety of species including humans, and often results in a preference in the offspring for a flavour that the mother ate often during late gestation and lactation.
Supplementing sows with a zootechnical feed additive decreases fecal shedding of bacteria and improves calostral immunoglobulin concentrations and litter performance
The use of a zootechnical feed additive during gestation may reduce microbial pathogens in feces and improve IGA concentration in calostrum.
Influence of feeding Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii on immunoglobulins of sow’s colostrum and milk
Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii significantly increased the IgG and IgA concentration of colostrum.
EU cereal forecast
Current forecasts for agricultural products are at 279 million tonnes of cereals. This is 2% lower than the average over the past five years.
Perinatal flavour learning and adaptation to being weaned: all pigs needs is smell
Perinatal flavour learning may reduce piglets’ stress from birth onwards.
Avoid food price crisis
According to Da Silva, the establishment of the agricultural market information system (AMIS) makes us better prepared for the current situation.
FAO Food Price Index up 6 percent: Grains and sugar drive increase
The Index, which measures the monthly change in the international prices of a basket of food commodities, averaged 213 points, up 12 points from June.
Quinoa hull meal affects on piglet performance and intestinal epithelial physiology
Saponin-enriched diets may affect intestinal permeability but this not alter piglet performance.