Modeling the fate of dietary phosphorus in the digestive tract of growing pigs
A mathematical model serves as a tool to study phosphorus digestibility for different feedstuffs and feeding strategies.
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Enrichment with n-3 fatty acid by tuna oil feeding of pigs: changes in composition and properties of bacon and different sausages as affected by the supplementation period
The tuna oil had been supplemented either initially, at the end, or continuously during fattening.
CLA during last week of gestation and lactation alters colostrum and milk fat composition and performance of reproductive sows
CLA administration to sows reduces backfat thickness loss during the lactation period and lets to higher piglet weight at weaning.
Urinary tract infections (UTI) in the lactating sows: is it a real problem?
UTIs are among the most frequent bacterial infections in the herd but they are rarely diagnosed or taken into consideration by veterinarians.
Glutamine supplementation improves intestinal barrier function in a weaned piglet model of Escherichia coli infection
Glutamine supplementation may be useful in reducing the severity of weaning-related gastrointestinal infections.
Folic acid affects performance of suckling piglets and sows during lactation
Supplementation with folic acid in the diets of lactating sows increases milk production, improves milk quality and the performance of piglets.
Effects of DDGS and enzyme premix supplements on growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality parameters in finishing pigs
DDGS may be used in feeds for finishing pig as a replacement of corn and soybean meal without affecting their carcass characteristics and meat quality.
Feed preference in pigs: Effect of selected protein, fat, and fiber sources at different inclusion rates
The preference for the different feed ingredients should be taken into account during diet formulation as well as nutrient composition and ingredients cost.
Lysine intake during late gestation on reproductive performance, colostrum composition, blood metabolites and hormones of multiparous sows
Higher lysine levels than those recommended by the NRC improve reproductive performance for multiparous gestating sows.
Impact of acetic acid concentration of fermented liquid feed on growth performance of piglets
High levels of acetic acid in fermented liquid feed can impair palatability of piglets.
Dietary PC content of barley grain based, but not by corn based, diets affects methane produced by finisher pigs
The objective was to study effects of decreasing CP concentration on CH4 production, C retention efficiency and performance by finisher pigs.
Sow litter size is increased in the subsequent parity when lactating sows are fed diets containing omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil
Feeding omega 3 fatty acids as a way to increase the sows’ litter size.
Organic diet for organic pigs and poultry
In a new research project, scientists from Aarhus University and from universities in Switzerland, Finland, Germany and the Netherlands, among others, will develop organic feeding strategies for the European pig and poultry market based solely on organic products.
Ukrainian Prime Minister supports idea of creating grain pool with Russia, Kazakhstan
Prime Minister Mykola Azarov suggested Kazakhstan returning to the idea of a tripartite Black Sea grain pool, involving Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia.
Feed intake restriction and feeding twice or 6 times daily on finishing pigs
Increasing feeding frequency from 2 to 6 times daily increases ADG and feed efficiency of floor-fed, group housed finishing pigs.
France - Use of PAP in feed: ANSES considers that the conditions have not been fully satisfied
In an opinion and a report published last week ANSES notes the progress made in organisation of the industries. It nevertheless considers that the conditions for safe use of processed animal proteins have not, to date, been fully satisfied.