Effects of dietary fiber supplementation in gestating sow on fetal growth and placental development and function through serotonin signaling pathway
Dietary fiber may improve placental development in gestating sows.
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Troubleshooting problems with the feed conversion ratio
Feed represents approximately 60% of the costs in pig production. It is therefore very important to have a good feed conversion ratio.
Corn and soybeans: Update on 2022-2023 global projections
Compared to the July report, international trade estimates for corn improved in August, while production was adjusted downward. In the case of soybeans, estimates for all three indicators were raised.
Join in two weeks the total animal feed and health event in Bangkok
Time to meet the industry face-to-face for three days of business talks in Asia!
Effect of maternal or post‐weaning methyl donor supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of pig offspring
Maternal methyl donor supplementation affects growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of the offspring.
Effects of Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract supplementation in growing-finishing pig carcass traits and lipid metabolism
Dietary Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract supplementation may affect lipid metabolism and reduce carcass fat deposition in growing-finishing pigs.
Effects of supplementing gallic acid on growth performance and plasma antioxidant status of high and low weaning weight piglets
Dietary gallic acid supplementation in weanling diets may exert a positive impact on health status and performance especially in low weaning weight piglets.
Nomenclature mess: Essential oils, functional oils, botanicals, or phytogenic compounds
In the context of reducing the use of antibiotics, proper use of feed additives begins with correctly defining the term and describing their composition and activity. Here we will discuss the differences between essential oils, functional oils, and botanicals/ phytogenic compounds.
Carbohydrase supplementation in lactating sow diet and its effects on the fecal microbiome of sow and piglet
Carbohydrase supplementation in lactation diets may positively affect sow and piglet gut microbiota composition.
Feeding simple diets with protein suited to nursery pigs
Choosing the right protein sources for (pre-) starter feed is crucial to support gut health, reducing reliance on feed additives.
Ukraine resumes maritime grain exports
The Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure has announced the resumption of grain exports by sea, which were blocked due to the war.
Adding high‐dosing Aspergillus oryzae phytase to growing-finishing pig diets
High-dosing A. oryzae phytase supplementation may have a beneficial impact on digestibility, performance and carcass traits in growing-finishing pigs.
EU: temporary short-term derogation from certain agricultural policy rules to increase the production of cereals
Following a request from EU Member States, the Commission is proposing a temporary short-term derogation from rules on crop rotation and maintenance of non-productive features on arable land.
Spain continues to be Europe's leading producer of compound feeds
Spanish industrial production of compound feed for farm animals in 2021 remained at similar levels to the previous year. A decrease is expected for this year in 2022.
Brazil: Grain production estimated at 272.5 million t with second harvest crops
Growth of 6.7% (17 million t) is expected compared to the previous season.
Diet and microbiota-gut-brain axis in relation to tail biting in pigs
While tail biting is multifactorial, an imbalance in the microbiota-gut-brain axis, modulated via the diet, should be considered as a pathway for the development of tail biting.