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Animal Nutrition
New probiotic shown to improve digestion in poultry and swine
A novel probiotic has been developed as a direct-fed microbial in poultry and swine feed to improve gut health and weight-gain efficiency. Additionally, feed cost savings may be realized through greater utilization of soybean meal in diets.
Swine
Natural ingredients that attract piglets to feed
Choosing the right ingredients to boost early feed intake in weaned piglets is all about finding that perfect balance of nutrition, taste and health benefits.
Swine
Do piglets still need animal plasma?
Animal plasma has been a staple in piglet diets since the early 1990s, but is its cost is still justified in contemporary feed formulations?
Animal Nutrition
Study: Extreme low-protein diets offer few environmental benefits
The environmental benefits of replacing raw protein with greater portions of amino acids is plateauing despite the availability of new amino acids, researchers say.
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Pigs are picky eaters, but cows avoid toxic plants better
An analysis of the results of a study conducted by Swedish biologist and physician Carl Linnaeus in the late 19th century has discovered what plant species cows, pigs, sheep, goats and horses prefer in their diets.
Animal Nutrition Views
Oral iron supplements to prevent anemia in newborn piglets
Selecting the right oral iron supplement for newborn piglets involves considering the piglets’ health status, farm management practices and the specific needs of the herd.
Animal Nutrition Views
The optimal dose of iron dextran in piglets: 100 mg vs. 200 mg
There is ongoing debate in the swine industry about the optimal dosage of iron dextran for piglets — 100 mg or 200 mg.
Animal Nutrition Views
How many iron dextran injections do piglets need?
It is standard to provide iron dextran injections to piglets shortly after birth, but how many are necessary?
Animal Nutrition Views
Optimal iron levels in pigs from birth to maturity
Explore the required levels at different stages of a piglet’s life and practical ways to ensure optimal iron status.
Feed Ingredient Insights
Fermented soybean meal in piglet feeds
Efstratia Papanikou: Fermented soybean meal offers several advantages for piglets, including enhanced digestibility, improved palatability and gut health benefits, but several challenges must be carefully managed.
Animal Nutrition Views
Hemoglobin levels and piglet performance
Ioannis Mavromichalis: Hemoglobin is crucial for oxygen transport in the blood, and its levels are a good indicator of the piglet’s overall health, particularly in relation to iron levels and anemia.
Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients
Organic acids could replace antibiotics and cut emissions
Using organic acids to preserve grain could boost productivity beyond using them as feed additives, study says.
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