The effect of different dietary n-6:n-3 PUFA ratios in finishing pigs performance and pork quality
A dietary n-6:n-3 ratio of 5:1 for the finishing period can improve the nutritional value of pork.
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Bioavailability of zinc sources debated at FESTEM
A presentation from Animine highlighted the large variation in bioavailability of feed grade zinc oxide sources.
Berg + Schmidt hires sales executive, Johnny Lopez, PhD
Johnny will office from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
Dried citrus pulp and fermented medicinal plants as feed additives in growing–finishing pigs
Fermented medicinal plants may improve growth performance and carcass yield in growing-finishing pigs.
EU: overview of EU feed supply
Looking at the total EU use of feed consumption, about 80% of the feed is from EU origin.
Gut health: Stimulate digestion
This article reviews nutritional strategies to achieve a more efficient digestion and absorption of nutrients, which in turn will promote intestinal health.
WEDA develops a new and promising fermentation process
There are many benefits to feed fermentation in pig farming: decreased feed costs, improved feed digestibility, reduced use of antibiotics and last but not least reduced nitrogen and phosphor depositions into the soil, just to name a few advantages.
Supplementation of C. butyricum and B. licheniformis in weanling piglets
Dietary supplementation of C. butyricum might be a suitable alternative to antibiotics and ZnO for weanling pigs.
Argentina: Increase in soybean exports
Soybean exports grew by 6.5% with respect to the same period in 2018.
The Netherlands will subsidise the farmers that quit farming
The Minister of Agriculture, Ms Carola Schouten, bets for a sustainable pig production and for reducing the risks for health and the environment in high-density areas. The pigs farms that cause trouble and wish to quit theur activity will have the chance to opt for subsidies.
Organic and medium chain fatty acids on sow and litter performance
The dietary combination of OA and MCFA may improve gut health in sows and piglet performance.
USA: Revised draft guidance on veterinary feed directive regulation
The VFD final rule outlines the process for authorizing use of animal drugs intended for use in or on animal feed that require the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Practical applications of probiotics in pig production
Increased sows feed consumption, protection against piglet diarrhea, meat quality improvement and many more…
Data sheets: Common wheat
Fact sheet with nutritional value (table comparison), production, trade, and most recent studies about common wheat
Impacts of African Swine Fever on China's feed industry and soy demand
Rabobank expects China’s total feed/soybean demand to decline in 2019 – albeit significantly less than the decline in pork production – followed by a slight recovery in 2020. African swine fever will act as a catalyst to speed up feed industry upgrades – including, but not limited to, a diversified product mix, the higher adoption of commercial compound feed, and ongoing industry consolidation.
The government expects the best harvest in the history of Argentina
“We will be the second global maize exporter again”, said the Minister of Agroindustry, Mr Luis Miguel Etchevehere, when showing that according to the forecasts, the exportable surplus will reach 30 million tonnes.