pigs

Providing live black soldier fly larvae to piglets could ease the weaning transition. Photo: Shutterstock

12-07-2021 | Article

Black soldier fly larvae as edible enrichment for piglets

Gestating sows in hot conditions, on a farm near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

25-06-2021 | Article

Heat stress is not only an environmental issue

Photo: Jan WIllem Schouten

07-06-2021 | Article

A good start pays off

There are many parameters to determine the impact of heat stress. For example feed and water intake, panting score and feed conversion rate (FCR). Photo: Phytobiotics

03-05-2021 | Article

New nutritional solutions in heat stress management

Feed management can be a viable method to increase the sows feed intake which can benefit milk production and improve litter performance. Photo: Amanda Lelis UFMG

03-05-2021 | Article

Heat Stress: How it impacts feeding behaviour in lactating sows

Forced ventilation is a strategy very used by farmers inside newer sheds in order to face high temperatures all over the country. Photo: Daniel Azevedo

03-05-2021 | Article

How do Brazilian pig producers deal with heat stress?

The aim should be to reduce the thermoregulatory effort for pigs, so that they can recover quickly after heat stress. Photo: IFIP

03-05-2021 | Article

Can we face heat waves with adapted feeding strategies?

Feed ingredients can be of particular concern as a potential source of spreading ASFv.

14-04-2021 | Article

5 questions on feed’s role in the spread and easing of ASFv

Dr Mark Giesemann (right) directly connected to the studio. Photo: Company Webcast

16-03-2021 | News

On-demand: Webinar on lactating sow nutrition