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Zooming in on zinc sources

The use of high levels of zinc oxide in weaner diets to combat post-weaning diarrhoea has become commonplace. But, environmental implications are forcing alternatives to the fore. read more >

Research into practice - animal plasma, tryptophan and liquid feed influences on growth rate and appetite in young piglets.

Our 'research into practice' review is looking at recent studies with animal plasma, tryptophan and liquid feed influences on growth rate and appetite in young piglets. read more >

Dry-feed segregates like popcorn

Home mixed, dry-feed rations tend to segregate when they are transported from the silo to the feeders. Subsequently, feed delivered to the first pens contains up to three times more minerals and vitamins than that presented to pigs housed towards the end of the feed line. Liquid premixes can help to reduce the level of segregation, but they do not eliminate the problem completely. read more >

Regime detail wins a week

An automated feeding system for weaners to smooth the transition from sow's milk to dry feed is improving performance on a weaner unit struggling against PMWS. read more >

Choice feeding for weaners

Our 'research into practice' review discusses the results of three recent experiments, which investigated the effects of choice feeding. read more >
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