Feed and nutrition

What you will learn: - A brief history behind feed biosecurity; - The biggest learnings from recent times; - Minimizing risk in imported products; - The 80/20 rule of feed biosecurity; - Art or science? - The biggest ch…

Innovative animal nutrition firm BIOMIN has released the results of statistical analysis revealing that many parts of Europe can expect potentially harmful levels of mycotoxin contamination in the upcoming 2020 corn (mai…

Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) set to increase ration of renewable energy and promote sustainability in its value chain in line with the Circular Economy principle and the UN's sustainable development goals.

In a recent talk at the National Hog Farmer Virtual Conference, Dr Fent shone the light on possible early intervention opportunities to improve production and, therefore, profits.

Biomin has opened an ultra-modern premix production facility in order to meet the growing customer demand for its animal nutrition products, including mineral feed, premixes and specialties.

The latest product in DuPont’s nutribiotic approach to feed strategy, Axtra phy gold offers superior performance and higher feed cost savings compared to other phytases in the market.

Anouncement comes following R&D collaboration with manufacturer, Perstorp

Orego-stim TD is a unique combination of oregano essential oil (OEO) and dextrose that can optimise sow performance when added to daily feed rations.

Energy is the most expensive component of a pig's diets, comprising about 50 percent of the final diet cost. It is one of the main nutrients required for lean tissue, fat, and bone growth; it supports the daily maintenan…

The standard 200 mg iron shot for baby pigs at processing may not be enough iron to last until weaning. Anemic pigs at weaning also grow slower in the nursery, reports Sam Holst, DVM, veterinarian with Swine Vet Center, …

The University of Illinois demonstrates that a probiotic can achieve the same growth promotion results as antibiotics.

Our guest is Dr Chad Hastad, with Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences (South Dakota State University) and a Masters and Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition (Kansas State University). Currently, director of nutrition, research, and…

The global swine industry is going through unprecedented challenges. On the one hand, the threat of the African Swine Fever virus is global, despite the fact it hasn’t arrived in all markets. The virus is today alive amo…

Is it time to start sourcing alternative products that have a smaller environmental impact, that meet every requirement of the pig, that are also economically viable?

Today, Nutreco proudly announces the winners of the Nutreco Young Researchers Prize. The competition acknowledges and champions the most promising research by PhD and post-doctorate students working around the world across animal, aquaculture and veterinary sciences.…

A new report, published by West Hawaii Today, highlights how local communities are pulling together to keep businesses afloat during these uncertain times.

Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc indicates elevating the inclusion of amino acids in the diets of weaned pigs will improve their ability to resist disease challenges.

The summer months can be difficult for both pigs and producers but there are five management tools that can help producers increase growth and efficiency in summer months.

A new study published in Porcine Health Management evaluates the ability of zinc chelate to improve general clinical signs associated with swine dysentery while improving average daily weight gain.

Scientists working on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc are investigating the value of using functional amino acids to improve gut health and increase the productivity and profitability of swine.