Dietary iodine value product: effects on growth performance and carcass fat quality of finishing pigs
Dietary C18:2n-6 concentration was a better predictor of carcass fat iodine value than diet iodine value product.
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Dietary seaweed extracts and fish oil supplementation in sows: performance, intestinal microflora, intestinal morphology, volatile fatty acid concentrations and immune status of weaned pigs
Maternal seaweed extract and fish oil supplementation from day 109 of gestation until weaning stimulates growth performance and starter feed intake in weaning pigs.
Effect of compensatory growth on performance, carcass composition and plasma IGF-1 in grower finisher pigs
In the refeeding period, growth was associated with internal organ growth, whereas skeletal muscle was not affected, suggesting that compensatory growth does not have practical benefits for pig production.
Growth performance and gastrointestinal microbial ecology responses of piglets receiving Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products after an oral challenge with Escherichia coli (K88)
Yeast fermentation products showed better performance, especially in the presence of the active enteric disease.
Milk production and nutritional requirements of modern sows (I)
Many sow farms have been increasing total born and weaning large litters with heavier pigs. With litter size continuing to improve and lactation length increasing to around 21 days, the demand for milk production must continue to increase to meet the increasing demand of heavier pigs.
Effect and interaction between wheat bran and zinc oxide (ZnO) on productive performance and intestinal health in post-weaning piglets
The incorporation of wheat bran or ZnO in the diet improved gut health, but the simultaneous incorporation of both compounds increased E. coli counts, indicating a negative interaction.
Thompson's tip: Water contamination
In pigs, the importance of the correct flow rates for different classes of stock is well known but the quality of this water is sometimes neglected, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd.
Fatty acid transfer from sow to piglet differs for different polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA)
Transport of n-3 PUFA from sow to piglet is higher via milk than via bloodstream in the uterus.
Enrichment with n-3 fatty acid feeding of pigs: changes in composition and properties of bacon and different sausages
Any mode of tuna oil supplementation was efficient in enriching n-3 fatty acid, but care should be taken in producing dry sausages due to their susceptibility to rancidity during storage time.
Lactulose as a marker of intestinal barrier function in pigs after weaning
Lactulose recovery in the urine of pigs after weaning is not associated with risk factors for infections, but it seems to be useful to measure the paracellular barrier function.
Cargill launches Showmaster® Bling® Plus show pig supplement
Cargill has launched a new supplement to help show pigs grow to their full potential. Showmaster® Bling® Plus medicated nutritional supplement supports increased rate of weight gain, improved feed efficiency and increased carcass leanness for finishing swine.
USA: Domestic corn feed and residual use is projected 50 million bushels lower than in 2010/11
Corn use for ethanol is projected up 50 million bushels, domestic corn feed and residual use is projected 50 million bushels lower than in 2010/1.
The effect of phosphorus restriction during the weaner-grower phase on compensatory growth, serum osteocalcin and bone mineralization in gilts
Offering pigs a low-P diet from 10 to 100 kg BW lead to reductions in P excretion, however, growth performance and bone mineralization were compromised.
Effect of feed withdrawal and dietary energy source on muscle glycolytic potential and blood acid-base responses to handling in slaughter-weight pigs
Feeding high-fat diets and 36 h fasting could be effective production practices to reduce pre-slaughter muscle glycolytic potential and, consequently, improve pork quality.
The site of intestinal disappearance of DL-methionine and methionine hydroxy analog differs in pigs
When cost per mole of methionine activity is not different, methionine hydroxy analog may be the better choice in low-fiber diets and DL-methionine in high-fiber diets.
United Kingdom - Thirteen convicted for £6m vet medicine smuggling
Thirteen people have been convicted in connection with Europe’s biggest ever illegal veterinary medicine business in which more than £6 million of products were smuggled to the UK, risking the health of people and animals.