articles about performance

A second iron injection administered to piglets during lactation improves hemoglobin concentration, growth performance, and carcass characteristics at slaughter

Administering a second iron injection resulted in greater hemoglobin at weaning and the end of the nursery as well as improved growth performance from weaning to the end of study weight and increased carcass weight at slaughter.

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NutritionAbstract

The effect of dietary supplementation with garcinol during late gestation on bile acid metabolism disorders and the performance of sows and newborn piglets

Garcinol supplementation may reduce bile acid metabolism disorders and improve sow and newborn piglet performance.

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NutritionAbstract

The effect of a phytobiotic-prebiotic feed additive containing a combination of carob pulp, chicory, and fenugreek on growth performance, carcass traits, and fecal microbiota of fattening pigs

Supplementation with a phytobiotic-prebiotic feed additive may modulate intestinal microbiota, and positively affect growth performance, and carcass quality in grow-finish pigs.

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NutritionAbstract

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.

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NutritionArticle

Why are the first days post-weaning so important?

A good start in post-weaning feed intake and including creep feed and palatable diets is crucial to optimize piglet health and performance.

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NutritionAbstract

The effects of plant-derived squalene supplementation on growth performance and acute oxidative stress-induced growth retardation and intestinal damage in piglets

Dietary plant-derived squalene supplementation may reduce the effects of oxidative stress in piglets.

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Photo 1. Precision feeding system in farrowing room (courtesy of Nosia).

NutritionArticle

Lactation feeding management greatly determines the success of the following cycle (I). Factors related to water consumption and the prefarrowing period

This article demonstrates the effects of drinking water temperature and feeding management in sows to optimize performance in farrowing and lactation.

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Gaseous emissions as a function of temperature. *Constant temperature applied in the temperature-controlled unit.

Facilities-Equipment Article

Reducing ambient temperatures in finishing reduces gas emissions

How do ambient temperatures below thermoneutrality affect pig performance and environmental efficiency?

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ManagementAbstract

Effect of postpartum meloxicam administration to sows and split-suckling

Postpartum administration of meloxicam to sows reduced clinical cases of disease, increased ADG in pigs, and increased carcass weight at slaughter.

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NutritionAbstract

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.

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NutritionAbstract

Impact of zinc supplementation on growth performance and body composition in grow-finishing pigs under heat stress

Current zinc recomendations may not optimize growth in finishing pigs under thermoneutral and heat stress conditions.

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Markets-EconomicsArticle

The current situation and trends of the swine industry in China

The trends of the swine industry in China should be explained in two parts: pork consumption and pig production.

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NutritionAbstract

Benefits and challenges of sugar beet pulp in gestating sow diets

Higher dietary fiber in gestating sow diets may improve nitrogen retention and utilization.

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NutritionArticle

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.

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