Tag: University of Illinois

Animal Feed Manufacturing

PODCAST: Feed Technology Center focuses on research, teaching

Fully automated, state-of-the-art feed mill at the University of Illinois gives students hands-on experience.

August 3, 2022

Study: Rubber mats in feedlots improve cattle growth

Cattle housed on rubber mats grow faster, but benefits disappear in overcrowded feedlots, a university trial finds.

February 25, 2022

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Study: Copper may regulate genes as well as gut health

Thought to improve digestion by regulating gut health, a new study finds copper also regulates the expression of key genes in swine.

February 1, 2021

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Animal Feed Manufacturing

Grain extrusion may be cost effective in swine diets

Usually dismissed as an unnecessary cost, a study finds benefits of extrusion in swine diets may in fact outweigh the costs.

November 4, 2020

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Researchers boost poultry immune system with antibodies

Poultry fed antibodies enjoy a stronger immune response and gain more weight during parasitic infection in a University of Illinois trial.

October 26, 2020

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Yeast, fed for protein, could also replace antibiotics

Weanling pigs fed torula yeast exhibit health and growth performance gains in a new trial, suggesting the alternative protein could also replace antibiotics.

September 28, 2020

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Acres of last year’s unharvested corn survived winter

While optimistic about the millions of acres of corn that survived the winter, some farmers say they may not replant after the spring harvest ends.

June 3, 2020

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Probiotics replace antibiotics in swine trial

A particular strain of probiotics restored growth and gut health when used to replace antibiotics in a recent University of Illinois study.

May 27, 2020

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Soy isoflavone reduces swine mortality, raises questions

Potential anti-viral soy isoflavone reduced PRRS mortality in Illinois study, but researchers are unsure whether isoflavone is solely responsible.

May 21, 2020

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University research simplifies amino acid production

By removing several unnecessary steps, manufacturers could simplify and improve amino acid production while potentially cutting costs, research suggests.

February 10, 2020

Analyst: Chinese corn imports began to slow in 2013

Study shows Chinese trade policy restricted imports of U.S. corn and other grains long before the trade war began, but that could be about to change.

January 30, 2020

Illinois Pork Producers Association invests in Feed Technology Center

IPPA makes a financial commitment to the new Feed Technology Center at the University of Illinois

January 27, 2020

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