Conditioning role of nutrition on the gut defense mechanisms
The establishment of normal gut microbial communities can also prevent the colonization of pathogenic microorganisms.
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Effects of extra feeding in mid-pregnancy for three successive parities on lean sows’ productive performance and longevity
The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term effects of increasing feeding allowance during mid-pregnancy in sows.
Bactocell is authorized as a zootechnical additive for piglets in Europe
Lallemand’s probiotic bacteria officially recognized to enhance feed efficiency and growth performance for piglets
Thailand - Tariff revenue cuts meat costs
The government plans to use the duty income charged on imported soybean meal to lower the production cost of chicken, pork and eggs so it can cut the retail prices on these items for consumers.The strategy is part of a broader policy to cut the price of some foods and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to reduce the cost of living.
European Union - Statement on the use of feed additives authorised/applied for use in feed when supplied via water
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) asked the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances Used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) to produce a statement on the assessment of safety and efficacy of feed additives when used in water.
Canada - Manitoba livestock producers receive feed assistance from Governments of Canada and Manitoba
Manitoba livestock producers facing feed shortages this winter following an extremely wet 2010 growing season will receive feed and transportation assistance from the Governments of Canada and Manitoba. The investment was announced today by the federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Stan Struthers.
European Union - BfR, DTU and Anses enter into cooperation agreement
On 7 December 2010 the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), the French Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail (Anses) and the Food Institute of the Danish Tekniske Universitet (DTU) signed a cooperation agreement. The objective of the German-French-Danish cooperation is to render the joint activities in the field of food safety, also on the European level, even more effective and efficient than in the past.
USA - Senate passes food-safety bill
Sunday evening, the Senate approved the bill by unanimous consent, sending it to the House, where passage is expected. President Obama has said he would sign the legislation, which would give the government far-reaching authority to set and enforce safety standards for farmers and food processors.
The influence of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the feed of the sow on parturition characteristics and piglet viability
Dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may affect parturition traits in sows.
Salmonella enterica in commercial swine feed and subsequent isolation of phenotypically and genotypically related strains from fecal
The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence and genotypic relatedness of Salmonella enterica isolates recovered from feed and fecal samples in commercial swine production units.
Gestation in straw
The test we propose this week evaluates your knowledge about the welfare of gestational sows housed in straw.
Linseed oil in the maternal diet increases long chain-PUFA status of the foetus and the newborn during the suckling period in pigs
The PUFA status in newborn piglet is directly related with the use of PUFA enriched diets during gestation and lactation.
China registers grain production of 546.41 million tons and an increase for the seventh consecutive year of higher output in 2010
Statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics on 3 December 2010 show that China’s grain output this year increase by 2.9% to 546.41 million tons, making 2010 the seventh consecutive year of higher output.
Optimal dietary true ileal digestible threonine for supporting the mucosal barrier in small intestine of weanling pigs
An appropriate dietary threonine level is required to maintain mucosal barrier in weanling piglets.
European Union - An enhanced EU policy to help better communicate the quality of food products
Guaranteeing quality to consumers and a fair price for farmers are the twin aims of the "Quality Package" adopted today by the European Commission. This Quality Package sets up for the first time a comprehensive policy on certification schemes, value-adding terms for agricultural product qualities, and product standards. Until now these have been spread among numerous pieces of legislation. With this Package, the Commission covers all facets of quality, from compliance with minimum standards to highly specific products.
European Union - Ministers reached political agreement on a draft regulation on food information to consumers
This new piece of legislation is aimed to ensure that food labels carry essential information in a clear and legible way, enabling herewith consumers to make informed and balanced dietary choices.