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Illustration of the characteristic domed or dolphin-shaped head morphology in an IUGR piglet (right) in comparison with a normal piglet with the same birth weight. Photo: Dr Emma Baxter

14-08-2020 | Article

Interventions to better deal with IUGR piglets

Research shows that understanding the roles of different fatty acids, the building blocks of fat, can significantly improve animal performance. Photo: Hans Prinsen

14-08-2020 | Article

Dairy cows benefit from fatty acids in early lactation

Feed risk assessments fall to reveal the true exposure of animals to mycotoxins. There is a desperate need for comprehensive technologies with multiple modes of action. Photo: Peter J.E.Roek

12-08-2020 | Article

Transforming the way we manage mycotoxin-related stress

BSF protein derivatives contain low molecular weight peptides that are known for their antioxidant effect. Photo: Protix

12-08-2020 | Article

The health-promoting potential of the black soldier fly

Despite corn having the best projected profitability among summer crop alternatives, it is projected the MY 2020/21 corn crop will trend down Photo: Vijaya Narasimha, Manfred Richter, Hans Braxmeier

10-08-2020 | Article

Argentina: Wheat harvest up, corn down

In the study 15 different commercial additives were tested to evaluate their effect on mitigating SVA, PEDv and PRRSv in feed. Photo: Hans Prinsen

10-08-2020 | Article

Feed additives: Mitigating the effect of pig viruses in feed

The inclusion of oyster mushroom in the diet of piglets increased feed intake and improved growth rates and the feed-to-gain ratio. Photo: Peter J.E.Roek

05-08-2020 | Article

Oyster mushrooms: A diarrhoea remedy for piglets

Finisher pigs on a farm in the United States. - Photo: Vincent ter Beek

03-08-2020 | Article

How to slow pig growth due to Covid-19?

South Africa produced its second highest corn crop on record in the 2019/20 MY. Photo: Junior Aklei Chaky

31-07-2020 | Article

South Africa: Produces 2nd highest corn crop

Use of canola meal as a high-protein ingredient has increased in many countries. Photo: Canola Council of Canada

24-07-2020 | Article

Canola meal in dairy rations