Feed

The study will spray unhatched eggs with a probiotic supplement and provide the hatchlings with an additional supplement through their water. Photo: Erol Ahmed

04-08-2021 | News

Poultry probiotic to prevent salmonella infection

Dietary flavour supplementation improved the reproductive performance of the sows, which was associated with enhanced beneficial microbiota in the sows’ gastrointestinal tract. Photo: Jan-Willem Schouten

26-07-2021 | News

Study shows that sows favour flavoured feed

Photo: Canva

23-07-2021 | News

Abnormal heatwave in Russia threatens this year’s harvest

GMO was not the only apple of discord between the Russian and foreign veterinary regulators. Photo: Canva

19-07-2021 | Article

Russia’s new import policy shakes feed additives market

A finisher barn in Iowa, United States. The farm does not play a role in this article. Photo: Craig Lassig, EPA

16-07-2021 | Article

Ractopamine: Probably the best-known feed additive

Today’s mill operator is a unique individual who understands both the machinery and the software. Photo: Canva

14-07-2021 | Expert opinion

The robotic feedmill

Gut Health - special focus

An important thought behind fibre rich feed is that piglets are born faster, and that milk starts flowing swiftly. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

07-12-2020 | Article

Top producing sows need extra fibre

The newly weaned piglets have a feeder in the pen to offer the animals dry food in addition to liquid feed. Photo: Henk Riswick

07-12-2020 | Article

Health and well-being paramount on Finnish pig farm

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