Gut digestion of different starch sources affects backfat thickness and growth performance
Pig performance an carcass quality are not affected by the source of starch used in growing diets.
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Clinical case: Mycotoxin poisoning
Fertility problems with variable reproductive performances were detected. Also, ear and tail necroses appear in nurseries, and continuous diarrhoea cases and rectal prolapses in the fattenings.
European Union sets import duty above zero for maize, sorghum and rye
The European Commission has announced that the import duty on maize, sorghum and rye is to be set at 5.32 EUR/tonne.
Ad libitum feeding during the peripartal period maximizes lactational feed intake
Ad libitum feeding during the peripartal period limits excessive loss of body reserves improving litter growth and weaning weight.
Commission publishes cereals farm report on developments for 2004-2011
Estimates for 2012 showed a further improvement in the profitability of cereal crops.
Control of the feed weight
We need to know, at all moments, which amount of feed are the sows eating, so we will weigh the feed at least once per week.
Novel fiber ingredients affect AID of DM, CP, GE and TDF
The use of new fibre sources may reduce the dry matter and energy digestibility in pigs.
FAO: the outlook for global production of cereals improved
FAO's latest forecast for world cereal production in 2014 now stands at 2 498 million tonnes (including rice in milled terms), 18 million tonnes up from the previous figure in June.
Plant extracts improves gut health by reducing the severity of E. coli challenge
Use plant extract could enable piglets to better withstand the infections that are often associated with weaning.
European Union: cereals estimates for 2014/15 marketing year showing good EU harvest
Copa-Cogeca released new EU-28 cereals estimates for the 2014/15 marketing year, showing a good crop this year, up 2.3% on last years levels.
Applications of pig growth models
Growth models can be a useful tool for decision making, allowing us to consider, simultaneously, multiple variables and showing us trends when facing different alternatives.
Use of mayonnaise and nuts meal as by-products in liquid feed for growing-finishing pigs
Using by-products from food industry can reduce the feed costs without affecting pig performance or meat quality.
Linseed oil and fish oil in sow diets
Linseed oil in sow diets may improve reproductive performance and pre-weaning growth of piglets.
European Union: Council's political agreement to allow the prohibition of GMO cultivation
The Environment Council has reached a political agreement that moves towards a new legal basis giving Member States the choice to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs on their territory.
Multiphase feeding on performance, body composition, nutrient excretion and feed costs in pigs
Daily multiphase feeding may be a useful tool to reduce nutrient excretion in manure in growing-finishing pigs.
China: all eyes on pig exchange rate
The hog-to-corn ratio rebounded to 5.29 after it fell to a five-year low of 4.6 in April. When the ratio is above 6, pig farmers can start thinking about profits.