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Tag: zinc oxide
Feed Ingredient Insights
How pectins can potentially replace zinc oxide
Study finds sugar beet pulp up to 12% in post-weaning diets can be used to replace zinc oxide.
April 19, 2023
Animal Nutrition Views
Replacing zinc oxide in piglet feeds not always expensive
There are many ways to replace zinc oxide, and it does not always have to cost a lot more.
March 6, 2023
Animal Nutrition Views
No, zinc oxide is not banned in the European Union
It is perfectly fine to continue using zinc oxide as a nutrient as long as the final feed does not exceed the new limits.
November 21, 2022
Animal Nutrition Views
Adding copper sulfate back into modern piglet feeds
When bringing back copper sulfate in your piglet feeds, you must consider any possible toxicity implications.
March 14, 2022
Animal Nutrition
Modern use of copper for piglet gut health, growth
Copper can still be used to control gut health and improve animal performance and remain within regulation limits.
October 11, 2021
Feed Additives
Guidelines for zinc-free commercial piglet feeds
Zinc oxide used at pharmacological doses of up to 3,000 ppm zinc will be banned in all EU states as of June 2022.
March 18, 2021
Feed Additives
Alternative zinc sources for medicated piglet feeds
Apart from products that contain no zinc and may have a role in replacing pharmacological doses of zinc from zinc oxide, there are also alternative forms of zinc.
December 28, 2020
Latest News
Combination of management, nutrition key to swine health
Good swine health relies on the management and skills of people who work on the farm, according to Kansas State University (KSU) swine research faculty who spoke during KSU Swine Day.
November 18, 2020
Feed Additives
State of the global animal feed additives business
The animal feed additives industry is struggling to maintain its lucrative position for several reasons.
July 8, 2020
Latest News
Danish efforts to remove zinc oxide from piglet feeds
Researchers recently reported on their experiences attempting to withdraw zinc oxide from piglet diets.
April 14, 2020
Animal Nutrition Views
Don’t try very low-protein animal diets without proper help
Low-protein diets reduce diarrhea, but also reduced growth rates in pigs.
January 27, 2020
Animal Nutrition Views
How to remove high zinc oxide levels from piglet feeds
Trusted methods exist to remove zinc oxide, and they should be considered first before modern additives are tested at considerable cost.
January 13, 2020
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