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    Research: excess leucine in swine diets leads to multifaceted problems

    Husbandry Markets Herd management
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    Copper boosts pig growth, and now we know why

    Husbandry Herd management Feed and nutrition
    calendar icon 13 July 2020
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    Pigs have better feed conversion rates with copper in their diets. Now, scientists can explain why.

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    Research: excess leucine in swine diets leads to multifaceted problems

    Husbandry Markets Herd management
    calendar icon 2 September 2020
    clock icon 4 minute read
    Today’s DDGS is typically higher in the amino acid leucine than is necessary to meet nutritional requirements of pigs, causing a decrease protein synthesis and reduce feed intake.

    Copper boosts pig growth, and now we know why

    Husbandry Herd management Feed and nutrition
    calendar icon 13 July 2020
    clock icon 3 minute read
    Pigs have better feed conversion rates with copper in their diets. Now, scientists can explain why.
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