Effect of low-protein diets supplemented with crystalline amino acids on the performance of growing pigs
Reduction of dietary crude protein with balanced amino acid supplementation may not affect performance in growing-finishing pigs.
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Trump's first 50 days
Although the large influx of news makes it seem otherwise, it really has only been 50 days since the new U.S. President, Donald Trump, was inaugurated.
Brenntag Specialties announces exclusive partnership with HiProMine to distribute their insect-based products for the Animal Nutrition and Pet Food industries in Europe
With this functional insect-derived feed components ingredient from HiProMine, Brenntag is further expanding its sustainable ingredients portfolio.
China aims to reduce grain use in livestock feeding
China seeks to implement grain-saving actions in the livestock industry to improve efficiency and save grain.
Enhancing pig performance and carcass quality through aspartic protease supplementation without affecting blood parameters or salivary cortisol levels
Dietary aspartic protease supplementation in growing-finishing diets may improve on pig performance and carcass quality.
Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition
In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.
Impact of low-protein diets with added essential amino acids on growth and nutrient digestibility in growing pigs
Low-protein diets in growing pigs may be a viable choice when the amino acids composition is well-balanced.
EU-27 oilseed production in 2023 and forecasts for 2024
Oilseed production in the EU-27 for the 2023 harvest and forecast for 2024.
Effect of reducing dietary crude protein level on growth performance, blood profiles, nutrient digestibility, carcass traits, and odor emissions in growing-finishing pigs
Reducing dietary crude protein content in growing-finishing diets may not affect growth performance, carcass traits, and nutrient digestibility in a well-adapted phase feeding program.
The effect of different dietary protein sources on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immunity, faecal microbiota and metabolites in weaned piglets
The nature of the protein source used in the diet may affect antioxidant capacity, immune function, and the fecal bacterial community and metabolites of weaned piglets.
Benefits and challenges of sugar beet pulp in gestating sow diets
Higher dietary fiber in gestating sow diets may improve nitrogen retention and utilization.
Interest in incorporating insect meal in piglet feed
All livestock sectors are seeking to reduce imports of raw protein materials. Insect meals belong to the category of concentrated protein sources, but their nutritional characteristics are poorly documented and attempts to incorporate them into swine feed have been the subject of few publications.
Data sheet: Lysine
Data sheet with the nutritional value and the most recent studies on lysine supplementation.
Nutritional management to reduce nitrogen excretion
Controlled crude protein reduction and use of essential amino acids can improve feed efficiency, decrease water consumption, and reduce nitrogen excretion.
Nitrogen utilization in gestating sows: Impact of dietary fiber, crude protein level, and gestation stage
A high dietary fiber diet improves nitrogen utilization even if sows are fed a low crude protein diet.
EU protein production and options to diversify sources
An increase in diversification of production in the EU requires available agricultural land suitable for the needed crops.