Effects on carcass quality of a compensatory growth strategy with use of by-products in fattening pigs
Compensatory growth had no effect on carcass quality with the use of by-products.
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Effects on performance and intestinal morphology of artificial rearing of piglets
Artificial rearing is a good alternative to raise supernumerary piglets.
Ukraine: in 2014 the areas for winter crops replanting to be small
In 2014 the agricultural areas for winter crops replanting in Ukraine will not exceed the level of 500 thsd ha.
Vietnam livestock fed mostly by imports
The breeding sector last year had to import more than US$4 billion in corn, wheat and soybean feed to breed animals.
European Union: good harvests, rising meat and milk production expected
Following two successive years of reduction in domestic beef and pork supply, EU meat production and consumption are expected to recover in 2014.
Canada: CFIA cannot confirm a link between feed containing blood plasma and PED cases
Scientific testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) cannot confirm a link between feed containing blood plasma and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) cases in Canada.
Zinc amino acid complex on gut integrity in heat-stressed growing pigs
The ZnAA may reduce the negative effects of severe heat stress on ileal integrity.
In 2013, cereal production in Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 8.8%
Cereal production in Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 8.8%, reaching 221.4 million tonnes, the FAO pointed out today.
Maternal dietary fat affects further fatty acid composition of the progeny
The progeny of sows fed a high-fat diet have a higher total PUFA and n−6 fatty acid contents in the longissimus thoracis muscle.
Establishment of the 2012 vitamin D requirements in swine
Dietary treatments of ≥800 IU/kg feed showed beneficial effects for breeding swine in terms of bone mineral content and ultimate strength, decreased number of still born piglets, and greater vitamin D status in comparison with dietary treatments of 200 IU/kg of feed.
Canada: CFIA statement on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus in feed
Testing with a swine bioassay has determined that the plasma ingredient contains PED virus capable of causing disease in pigs.
European Union: EFSA assesses safety of formaldehyde in feed
EFSA’s experts concluded that while there is no health risk for consumers exposed to this substance through the food chain, its inhalation may cause cancer.
Fulvic acid affects growth performance and meat quality in growing-finishing pigs
Fulvic acid increases growth performance and improve meat quality.
Management factors associated with sow reproductive performance after weaning
In conclusion, some management practices, such as feeding strategy of breeding gilts, housing conditions of sows...have an influence on the outcome of reproductive parameters.
FAO: cereal production looking up
FAO released its latest estimate for world cereal production in 2013. This points to a stronger growth in world cereal production than had been anticipated, to a record 2 502 million tonnes, up 8.5 percent from 2012.
Pea starch meal as a substitute for cereal grain in diets for lactating sows
Pea starch can be used as an alternative source of starch for lactating sows.