pigs

Adequate supplementation of organic selenium can minimise post-weaning problems. Photo: Alltech

12-11 | Article

Enhancing pig performance with organic selenium

Bacterial species in feed have an essential impact on the growth performance and feed efficiency of pigs. Photo: Twan Wiermans

11-11 | Article

Feed efficiency: Good vs. bad bacteria in pig feed

Dietary nutrients including proteins, fibres and fatty acids are key factors affecting gut health and therefore impact the incidence of diarrhoea. Photo: Bert Jansen

28-10 | Article

The impact of dietary nutrients on diarrhoea in weaners

Efficient pig production ticks all these boxes, because it results in more output with less input and assures a good income for the pig farmer. Photo: Canva

02-10 | Expert opinion

Sustainable pig production: Nutrition is key

Controlling pig feed particle size aids stomach health

30-09 | Article

Controlling pig feed particle size aids stomach health

The trial in Vietnam was carried out on pigs of 6 weeks of age. The picture shows a weaner pig on a farm in southern Vietnam, not related to this trial. Photos: Vincent ter Beek

19-07 | Article

Pig diets with immune booster observed to delay ASF onset

Feeding probiotics to pigs has various health benefits related to gut health and immune responses. Photo: Koos Groenewold

21-06 | Article

Probiotics in pig feed: What are the benefits?