Improving feed efficiency in fattening pigs through sensorial stimulation
The use of a satiety-inducing flavour in diet may promote feed efficiency in fattening pigs.
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Fermented garlic powder in weanling pigs
The use of 0.5 g/Kg of fermented garlic powder in the diet may improve ADG and ADFI in weanling pigs.
The use of DDGS in gestating sows kept in a group-housed system or individual stalls
The use of DDGS in gestating diets may creat controversial response on animal behaviour depending on the housing system.
Russia: temporary restrictions on feed and feed additive import from Spain are lifted
Rosselkhoznadzor lifts temporary restrictions on feed and feed additive import from Spain to the Russian Federation from November 26, 2013.
Plants extract effects on carcass characteristics meat quality and oxidative stability in pork
The extracts from Lippia spp. could be an effective antioxidant in pork meat.
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AbstractHypocalcemia and calcium gluconate use in sows at parturition
Hypocalcemia is not a significant problem immediately post-farrowing in sows of all parities.
Mineral digestibility in meat and bone meal fed to growing pigs
Prediction equations using the concentration of total P in MBM may be useful to estimate P and Ca digestibility in MBM fed to growing pigs.
FAO expects more balanced food markets, less price volatility
World meat production is anticipated to grow by 1.4 percent in 2013.
Mycotoxins in pig production. Definition, classification and toxic effects
Given the complexity of the problem caused by mycotoxins in pig production, we must come up with a preventive strategy in order to attain a contamination level that is as low as possible.
Valine supplementation improves immune and endocrine function of lactating sows
Dietary valine supplementation increases serum albumin, IgM, IgG and prolactin concentrations.
Danisco Animal Nutrition achieves FDA agreement for highly cost effective phytase dose for swine
DuPont subsidiary Danisco Animal Nutrition has achieved FDA agreement for a highly cost-effective lower Axtra® PHY dose level for swine (250 FTU/kg feed).
European Union: GMO: Commission has requested a discussion with Member States
Commission asks Council to agree on its proposal to grant Member States more subsidiarity on GMO cultivation.