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Creating structure in the feed may be beneficial, but would this be the end of grinding all the ingredients in the same way? Feed processing of swine diets has gained...

An estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted or lost every year, representing one-third of all that is produced for human consumption. With rising feed costs and increasing sustainability...

The Russian invasion has put Ukraine’s pig industry in jeopardy as large breeding, slaughtering and processing capacities are located in the occupied territories, said Daniil Getmantsev, head of the financial...

The probability of loss and mortality in pigs is largely driven by low birth weight. These gilts have slower growth, take longer to reach maturity, and are inefficient in terms...

The importance of feeding quality grain is more important than ever as feed costs continue to impact pork producer’s bottom line. “With high corn prices and all input costs being...

The partial replacement of either fishmeal or soybean meal with full-fat field cricket meal promotes growth performance and gut health in weaning piglets, as shown by a new study. Future...

​Isoleucine: A missing link in the pivotal role of amino acids in safe weaning A correct amino acid balance is one of key approaches for safe weaning without compromising performance...

P0rcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) opened a lot of eyes in 2013 as the disease devastated many U.S. pork operations. Lessons learned from the introduction of PEDV have helped direct...

A recent survey from Veylinx, a consumer insights platform, found 77% of respondents said they could be convinced to buy meat alternatives. Gen Z consumers were the most interested at...

The year 2022 marks a change in the usage of zinc in the European Union – pharmacological levels of zinc oxide can no longer be given to just-weaned piglets. However,...

Piglets can be selective when eating. Especially just after weaning, it can pay off to know what the animals prefer, to encourage feed intake, gut health and good performance. Which...

It is often said that the solution to getting piglets through weaning without zinc oxide will be a multifactorial approach. Even within piglet nutrition, several strategies can work in complement....

Probiotics may not be as beneficial for animal and human health as people think, says new research at Kansas State University. In most uses, probiotics are considered to be beneficial...

A vaccine candidate for African swine fever (ASF) passed an important safety test required for regulatory approval, moving the vaccine one step closer to commercial availability, say scientists with USDA's...

Chicory root supplementation may improve blood plasma prooxidative-antioxidative balance in growing pigs. The administration of prebiotics into the pig’s diet may regulate the intestinal microbiota and has a long-term health-related...

Danish Genetics is increasing its focus on piglet survival via a development project that deals with birth weight registration. The intention is to have more uniform piglets. Already in the...

In animal nutrition in the last 20 years, the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae has developed a name for being beneficial to pigs. Yet the world of yeasts is much larger – Pichia guilliermondii is a...

With the current energy prices, feed companies are looking for solutions to reduce production costs. One can think of moving from pellet to mash diets to save on pelleting costs....

Japanese encephalitis was discovered on multiple Australian pig farms in Queensland state earlier this week. It’s the first time the virus has been detected in southern Australia, Australian Chief Veterinary...

At weaning, the young piglet’s gastrointestinal tract is not completely mature yet. That is why weaner feed is expensive – a lot of attention is paid to making feed ingredients...

With sows increasingly being kept loose during gestation, and farrowing crates likely to disappear, claw quality and integrity are becoming much more important. How can nutrition help improve claw quality...

International efforts are being made to restrict or ban antibiotics use in livestock feed also there is an increasing interest to look for sustainable alternatives to antibiotics growth promoters (AGPs)....

The moment of the world having its first African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccines is approaching. It is about time, as the virus has also found its way to Italy and...

Needle-free vaccination has many advantages over conventional vaccination, but it is not as comfortable to do. This trick gives us a solution. In recent years, numerous devices for the needle-free...

Two projects aimed at ASF and PED prevention and control will protect animal health and ensure the international competitiveness of the Manitoba pork industry. The governments of Canada and Manitoba...

Pig farmers recognize the importance of pig weight. The economics of marketing decisions, dietary phase changes, deciding when to mate gilts, etc., are all closely tied to an approximation of...

With winter upon us, there are many things to keep in mind when it comes to ventilation in the barn. Here are eight things to remember as you brave the...

Producers and production staff focus diligently on transitioning pigs to a successful post-weaning program. This involves many areas, including nutrition, environment, health and an effective staff. More recently, commercial research...

U.S. red meat exports in 2021 were valued at $18.7 billion, the highest in history. Multiple trade agreements aided in reaching those unprecedented levels. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist...

What are the greatest factors that influence pig health? Most will say the health of the sow farm, pig density and area disease pressure. While these are all true, there’s...

An optimized weaning diet may be one of the most important tools in obtaining a successful weaning. The diet tested in this trial could keep post-weaning diarrhea at very low...

High levels of zinc oxide (ZnO) are an effective weapon against the gastrointestinal bacteria that frequently cause diarrhoea in piglets during the weaning transition. Starting June 2022, however, the EU...

Influenza A virus (IAV) is widespread globally in swine and is present on most farms. The subtypes circulating in Europe are H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2, in addition to the pandemic...

Pig feeds typically require 15 to 25 percent crude protein to provide the limiting amino acid intake needed for growing pigs. Alternatives to traditional sources of protein in feed such...

For as long as there have been animals, there has been Salmonella. It’s ubiquitous. It’s everywhere. It’s not going to go away. “The harder you look for it, the more...

USDA researchers are looking at innovations and smart technology to develop better traps to help control feral swine populations, USDA’s Rod Bain reports. Agricultural damage to crops alone from feral...

If you intend to farm pigs, it makes financial sense to buy the best genetic material you can afford right from the start. “Although this might be more expensive initially,...

Hong Kong reported an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in a wild boar in the northern part of the territory, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on...

Acute mycotoxicosis in pigs is a relatively rare phenomenon these days, as awareness and technology have increased in recent years. Yet mycotoxins may also be present in low dosages, which...

The world’s first plant-based livestock vaccine (for Newcastle disease in poultry) was approved in 2006 in the US. Now, there is one for Classical Swine Fever (CSF, also known as...