Analysis of water, feed intake and performance of lactating sows
An enhanced feed and water intake during lactation may increase weaning weight of piglets and decreases relative body weight loss of sows.
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Interaction of zearalenone and soybean isoflavone on the development of reproductive organs, reproductive hormones and estrogen receptor expression in prepubertal gilt
The aim of the present study was to investigate the interactive effect of zearalenone (ZEA) and soybean isoflavone (ISO) on the development of reproductive organs, reproductive hormones and estrogen receptor expression in prepubertal gilts.
The good taste of pigs (part II): let it be umami
The taste system senses the nutritional value of foods through the taste buds defined as clusters of taste sensory cells present in the tongue
Benchmark: when only the best will do
Experienced pig nutritionist Geoff Handley of Highspec Rural Services credits the recent push by Australia’s Pork Cooperative Research Centre (Pork CRC) to implement a national performance benchmarking program for motivating higher production levels in most of the 10 Queensland farms he consults to.
Australia - New test to improve feed for pig industry
Scientists at the Department of Agriculture and Food in Western Australia are close to developing a new rapid computerised screening tool for pork producers to measure protein quality in imported soybean meal.
Effects of liquid metabolite combinations produced by Lactobacillus plantarum on growth performance, faeces characteristics, intestinal morphology and diarrhea incidence in postweaning piglets
Metabolite combinations produced by L. plantarum strains are potential alternatives to antibiotics that could be used as growth promoter in postweaning piglets.
Effects of different probiotic complexes of lactic acid bacteria on growth performance and gut environment of weaned piglets
Different probiotic complexes of lactic acid bacteria improved growth performance and feed conversion in the first two weeks post-weaning, but the gut environment was improved in all period.
European Union - EFSA publishes first practical guidance for assessing nano applications in food & feed
The European Food Safety Authority has published a guidance document for the risk assessment of engineered nanomaterial (ENM) applications in food and feed. The guidance is the work of the Authority’s Scientific Committee and is the first of its kind to give practical guidance for addressing potential risks arising from applications of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain.
Mexico, among the world’s principal feed producers
Mexico is found to be among the 10 main producers of feed, worldwide. This year production is estimated at29,4 million tons, the concentration of which is mainly poultry, followed by pork, milk, and beef.
Relationship between proteome changes of Longissimus muscle and intramuscular fat content in finishing pigs fed conjugated linoleic acid
Dietary conjugated linoleic acid increases intramuscular fat content in finishing pigs.
Ukraine - Decree on cancellation of the maize quotas came into force
The decree of the Government of Ukraine on cancellation of the quotas for maize exports entered into force.
France - Voluntary agreement between producers, transformers and distributers in order to minimize price volatility in the livestock sector
The French Minister of Agriculture, Bruno Le Maire, met this week with representatives of producers, processors and distributors of the swine, cattle and poultry industry in order to sign a voluntary agreement between the parties with the objective of reducing the volatility of prices in the livestock sector.
Limited and excess dietary protein during gestation affects growth and compositional traits in gilts and impairs offspring fetal growth
Gestation diets containing protein at 50 and 250% of recommendations led to marked changes in protein and fat metabolism in gilts resulting in fetal growth retardation of 15%.
Effects of restricting energy during the gilt developmental period on growth and reproduction of lines differing in lean growth rate: Responses in feed intake, growth, and age at puberty
Restricting energy during the gilt development slightly delays the mean age at puberty.
European Union - EU citizens have the pleasures of food in mind, not the risks associated with it
According to Eurobarometer results, when it comes to food, EU citizens have the pleasures of food in mind, not the risks associated with it.
New test to improve feed for pig industry
Scientists at the Department of Agriculture and Food in Western Australia are close to developing a new rapid computerised screening tool for pork producers to measure protein quality in imported soybean meal.