pigs

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?

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