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Phytase supplementation may reduce the negative impact of phytic acid on the sodium-dependent glucose transporter 1 gene expression in piglets .

The use of oat β-glucan may reduce the postprandial glycaemic index.

The use of ingredients with high DF content in sow diets may reduce the physical activity of the sow.

Citrus pulp addition in qualitative feed restriction program may not be effective. As no deleterious effects upon meat qualities were observed, citrus pulp can be used as an alternative feedstuff for finishing swine.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of sow body reserves at weaning and body reserve losses during the first lactation on the second litter size (SLS). A number of 1222 females which reached the second parity without failures such as return to estrus after insemination, abortion or failure to farrow, were analyzed. Measurements of body weight (BW), backfat thickness (BT) and body condition score (BCS) were taken within 24 h after farrowing and on the weaning day.

A hulless low-phytate barley sample fed to finishing pigs had higher digestible phosphorus, energy and AA contents than regular hulled barley, indicating that use of hulless low-phytate barley in swine diets may have ecological benefit.

A good balance between the four limiting AA and the crude protein content is required for a successful pig growth.

The successful performance in high lean pigs is strongly related with an accurate crude protein and AA balance.

Dietary phosphate content may affect bone integrity in piglets.

Claw lesions may be reduced by trace mineral supplementation of gestation diets.

This study tested the hypothesis that late weaning and the availability of creep feed during the suckling period compared with early weaning, improves feed intake, decreases stress and improves the integrity of the intestinal tract.

Fat digestibility was not affected by lecithin supplementation.

Hulless barley in piglet diets may reduce Salmonella typhimurium transmission among penmates.

The negative impact of high potassium in finishing diets may be reduced by the dietary calcium chloride supplementation.

Sow and litter performance may be improved by dietary yeast cell supplementation.

Feed disappearance on the day after weaning tends to be greater in pigs housed in a prolonged photoperiod. Nevertheless, prolonging the photoperiod during the first 4 days after weaning does not influence feed disappearance or body weight gain over the entire nursery phase.