pigs

Using enzymes is a well-established way to boost the nutritional value of more fibrous feed, but their use is not straightforward.

28-04-2023 | Article

Higher-fibre diets in growing pigs and sows

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17-04-2023 | In-depth

Alternative by-products to replace soybean in pig nutrition

In recent Spanish research, 24 weaned pigs were involved in a trial to see whether dietary SDP supplementation would influence ASF vaccine efficiency. Photo: Ronald Hissink

09-01-2023 | In-depth

Plasma boosts vaccination effects, even with ASFv

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02-01-2023 | Article

Holistic nutritional approach for improved gut health

Incorporating fibrous co-products in pig diets reduces the cost of swine production and thus enhances profitability. Photo: Bert Jansen

18-11-2022 | In-depth

Fibre-rich diets for pigs: Pros and cons

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24-10-2022 | In-depth

Hybrid rye as a replacement for corn in swine diet

Weaning pigs have shown greater acceptance of the benefits of chickpeas. - Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

01-08-2022 | Article

Chickpeas – an excellent pig feed

Recent studies have found that fat metabolism and marbling are regulated by several genes directly or indirectly involved in fatty acid metabolism, cell proliferation and differentiation. Photo: Erik van der Burgt

25-07-2022 | Article

Understanding mechanisms of gene-nutrient interaction in pigs