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Swine: Page 3
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Pigs are picky eaters, but cows avoid toxic plants better
An analysis of the results of a study conducted by Swedish biologist and physician Carl Linnaeus in the late 19th century has discovered what plant species cows, pigs, sheep, goats and horses prefer in their diets.
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Keep up with advances in piglet nutrition that balance health, performance, and feeding costs
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Learn about science-driven approaches to improve gut health, refine feed formulation, and enhance profitability in piglet production. Presented by Feed Strategy.
Animal Nutrition Views
Oral iron supplements to prevent anemia in newborn piglets
Selecting the right oral iron supplement for newborn piglets involves considering the piglets’ health status, farm management practices and the specific needs of the herd.
Animal Nutrition Views
The optimal dose of iron dextran in piglets: 100 mg vs. 200 mg
There is ongoing debate in the swine industry about the optimal dosage of iron dextran for piglets — 100 mg or 200 mg.
Animal Nutrition Views
How many iron dextran injections do piglets need?
It is standard to provide iron dextran injections to piglets shortly after birth, but how many are necessary?
Animal Nutrition Views
Optimal iron levels in pigs from birth to maturity
Explore the required levels at different stages of a piglet’s life and practical ways to ensure optimal iron status.
Feed Ingredient Insights
Fermented soybean meal in piglet feeds
Efstratia Papanikou: Fermented soybean meal offers several advantages for piglets, including enhanced digestibility, improved palatability and gut health benefits, but several challenges must be carefully managed.
Animal Nutrition Views
Hemoglobin levels and piglet performance
Ioannis Mavromichalis: Hemoglobin is crucial for oxygen transport in the blood, and its levels are a good indicator of the piglet’s overall health, particularly in relation to iron levels and anemia.
Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients
Organic acids could replace antibiotics and cut emissions
Using organic acids to preserve grain could boost productivity beyond using them as feed additives, study says.
Swine
Precision feeding could reduce climate emissions from pig farms
Study finds an as-yet-unavailable precision feeding technology could reduce climate-warming emissions from swine production by 8%.
Animal Nutrition Views
Key focal points in piglet nutrition research since 2020
Since 2020, piglet nutrition research has made significant strides in addressing the unique challenges faced during the early stages of a pig’s life.
Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients
Type, source of fiber may affect emissions from pigs
Fundamental research needed to understand enteric methane emissions from pigs, animal scientist says.
Animal Nutrition Views
Solutions to digestive challenges in piglet nutrition
Understanding these challenges and implementing effective solutions is key to maximizing piglet health and profitability.
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