Effect of compensatory growth on forms of glycogen, postmortem proteolysis and meat quality in pigs
Compensatory growth affects metabolism of the animals, although these changes have no impact on meat quality.
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Influence of gestation diet on piglet birth weight and glycogen reserves
Diets of sows did not have major impact on glycogen pools or on mobilization of glycogen by piglets.
UK: new pre-requisite programmes from BSI set to minimise risks in the manufacture of animal food and feed
The British Standards Institution, BSI, launches a new Publically Available Specification (PAS) for animal food and feed to further reduce food safety risks along the food supply chain.
Growth performance, digestibility and faecal coliform bacteria in weaned piglets fed a diet including either chicory or ribwort
Chicory and ribwort can be included in diets as a fiber source, without negative effects on piglets’ performance.
EFSA: opinion on the safety and efficacy of thaumatin
Thaumatin at a recommended use range of 1 to 5 mg/kg complete feed is safe for all animal species with a considerable margin of safety.
Effects of tryptophan supplementation on aggression among group-housed gestating sows
Tryptophan supplementation does not reduce aggression in sows at mixing, but increases litter size at farrowing.
Studies on the effects of essential oil-based feed additives on performance, ileal nutrient digestibility and selected bacterial groups in the gastrointestinal tract of piglets
Mixtures of essential oils differ considerably in their effects on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in piglets.
DSM Nutritional Products establishes Nutritional Lipids
DSM Nutritional Products, based in Switzerland, today announced the formation of Nutritional Lipids that will combine Martek’s algal DHA Ω-3 and ARA Ω-6 products and DSM Nutritional Products’ polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFAs) portfolio, making DSM the world’s leading innovator and supplier in this category. Nutritional Lipids will focus on developing and positioning innovative nutritional lipids products. The business will leverage Martek’s technology and market position in the U.S., and DSM Nutritional Products’ unique global asset footprint, marketing and sales, and premix network to capture significant global growth opportunities and accelerate international expansion.
Role of dietary fibre source and meal size on the ileal transit of digesta in growing pigs
Diet fibre content, but not feeding level, affects the rate of digesta passage in pigs.
Superior growth repressing effect of HiZox on E.coli pathogenic strains
Animine presented recent experimental data conducted at the Free University of Berlin (Institute of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine). The study compared HiZox, a new potentiated source of zinc for piglets, to analytical grade zinc oxide.
Use of fermented wheat germ extract: effects on production parameters and immune status of growing pigs
Incorporation of fermented wheat germ extract into pig feeds may improve pig performance during the growing phase.
Milk production and nutritional requirements of modern sows (II)
In addition to amino acid intake, proper energy intake is essential for maximizing milk production in sows. Both the amount of and type of energy can influence milk production.
Effect of source and quantity of dietary vitamin D in maternal and creep diets on bone metabolism and growth in piglets
Offspring of sows provided 25-hydroxycholecalciferol obtained a markedly improved vitamin D status.
The effect of cereal type and enzyme supplementation on boar taint in entire male pigs
Barley is an efficient cereal to reduce indole in the adipose tissue in male pigs.
Relationship between feed, water intake, and body weight in gestating sows
The correlation between feed and water intake is constant until day 60 of pregnancy. Then, at the end of pregnancy, there is a feed adaptation and the relationship decrease.
China: Beijing bans swill-fed pigs
The Beijing Animal Health Inspection Institute prevented more than 15,000 swill-fed pigs from entering the market between June and August.