Gestation in straw
The test we propose this week evaluates your knowledge about the welfare of gestational sows housed in straw.
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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.
Fat investment renders new life into old plant
Officially opening a new $10 million red meat rendering facility for the Craig Mostyn Group (CMG) at Talloman, Hazelmere, Western Australia, yesterday, WA Minister for Agriculture and Food, Terry Redman, said the investment showed CMG’s commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to invest in upgrading its operations.
In vitro starch digestion kinetics, corrected for estimated gastric emptying, predict portal glucose appearance in pigs
In vitro techniques for starch digestion and glucose release may be a useful tool to predict glucose absorption in pigs.
European Union - EFSA: Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of vitamin B6 as a feed additive for all animal species
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of pyridoxine hydrochloride, supplied via feed or water, as a feed additive for all animal species.
Histomorphology and small intestinal sodium-dependent glucose transporter 1 gene expression in piglets fed phytic acid and phytase-supplemented diets
Phytase supplementation may reduce the negative impact of phytic acid on the sodium-dependent glucose transporter 1 gene expression in piglets .
Effect of mineral source and mannan-oligosaccharide supplementation on mineral metabolism on young growing pigs
Mannan-oligosaccharide supplementation may improve mineral digestibility.
Carcass characteristics and meat quality of heavy swine fed different citrus pulp levels
Citrus pulp addition in qualitative feed restriction program may not be effective. As no deleterious effects upon meat qualities were observed, citrus pulp can be used as an alternative feedstuff for finishing swine.
USA - Senate passes sweeping food safety bill
The Senate on Tuesday approved the biggest overhaul to the nation's food safety laws since the 1930s. The 73-to-25 vote gives vast new authorities to the Food and Drug Administration, places new responsibilities on farmers and food companies to prevent contamination, and -- for the first time - sets safety standards for imported foods, a growing part of the American diet.
Satiating properties of diets rich in dietary fibre fed to sows as evaluated by physico-chemical properties, gastric emptying rate and physical activity
The use of ingredients with high DF content in sow diets may reduce the physical activity of the sow.
Dietary purified oat β-glucan reduces peak glucose absorption and portal insulin release in portal-vein catheterized grower pigs
The use of oat β-glucan may reduce the postprandial glycaemic index.
European Union - New rules concerning the increased level of official controls on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1099/2010 of 26 November 2010 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the increased level of official controls on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin.