pigs

Feed efficiency strongly influences financial returns due to its close association with feed costs. Photo: Ronald Hissink

14-06 | Article

5 factors regulating feed efficiency in pigs

New proteins including field peas, lupins, insect meal, lemna, microalgae, milk and milk by-products, and yeast protein are among potential sustainable soybean substitutes. Photo: Canva

08-04 | Article

7 alternative protein sources for pig diets

Mycotoxin consumption by pigs at levels both below and above regulatory guidelines could negatively affect their growth performance. Photo: Alltech

03-04 | Article

Understanding mycotoxin presence in pig feeds

A recent study has shown that the addition of an anti-mycotoxin blend minimizes the adverse effects caused by mycotoxin contaminated feed of nursery pigs. Photo: Bert Jansen

18-03 | Article

The impact of an anti-mycotoxin blend on the health of nursery pigs

The findings of a new study show that mulberry leaves could reduce odour emissions in pig farming. Photo: Ton Kastermans

04-03 | Article

Mulberry leaves in pig feed can reduce skatole production

Oregano essential oil and purple garlic offer similar or superior results to ZnO when added to pig feed. Photo: Canva

16-02 | Article

Alternatives to ZnO: Oregano oil and garlic

“Enrichment such as providing straw can help preventing tail biting for a while – but nutritional aspects also play a role. This picture was not taken during the trial. Photo: Michel Velderman

12-02 | Article

Amino acids: The missing link in the tail biting debate?

A recent global mycotoxin analysis revealed that concentrations of DON in maize in 2023 had risen in the second half of the year when temperatures were cooler. Photo: Canva

09-02 | News

Supply chain challenges likely to encourage mycotoxins

Grinding and the particle size of feedstuffs affects among other things digestibility, as well as the growth performance and carcass traits of pigs.

08-01 | Article

The impact of grinding technology on pig diets

Organic acids have been shown to have positive effects on reducing gastric pH, improving nutrient digestibility, preventing the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and improving growth performance and gut microbiota.

27-11-2023 | Article

Top 5 impacts organic acids have in pig diets