Less crude protein, less greenhouses gases Pig manure is a source of greenhouse gases and can pose a risk for the environment. Dietary changes, such as...
Bitter tastants in feed ingredients Potatoes, lupins, peanuts – but also corn, wheat or soy – they all have one thing in common: they contain...
Red and green algae promoting pig gut health Seaweed contains ‘sulphated polysaccharides’ – components that are not found in plants, yeast or microalgae. Yet...
Minimise ammonia emissions by the power of phytogenics High aerial ammonia concentrations result in respiratory diseases, decreased animal growth performance and...
The synergistic effect of antibiotic alternatives The anti-inflammatory activity of antibiotic alternatives can be enhanced in a synergistic fashion by combining...
A balanced approach in sow and piglet diets Correct feed and correct feed ingredients help both sows and piglets perform better. If in diets, everything is...
Zearalenone in pig feed - a challenge to solve Is zearalenone (ZEA) a problem for pigs? In fact, every mycotoxin can be an issue for animals, but ZEA deserves...
Early gut maturation in piglets The gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) of the young piglet is a very complex environment. Pathogens and toxins should...
Canola meal in swine nutrition Canola meal can be used as a cost-effective protein substitute for other protein sources such as soya bean meal...
An isotonic drink for pigs – what is it? Did something good ever come from the 2014 PEDv outbreak in North America? Well, definitely yes – one of the...
Nutritional value of fish silage in pigs By-catch fish and fish waste like heads and offal are usually disposed, resulting in pollution to the...
Methionine in the spotlight at Adisseo pig event Adisseo zoomed in on the effect of methionine and selenium in sows, piglets and pork at a 2-day event in...
Pig Progress 2 analyses sow mortality issue The 2nd edition of Pig Progress in 2018 is fuller than ever, with a wide array of topics. The cover story this...
Feeding can provide but also cost energy In the last episode of this series, a fourth strategy is explored to counteract heat stress. Where earlier...
A powerful natural antioxidant Highly productive animals require a balanced nutritional diet to stay healthy and perform maximally. Carefully...
Proteins for pigs derived from the sea In the search for alternative protein sources, it may be a very good idea to look towards the sea for...
Optimising amino acids in swine diets For pig producers, failing to optimise dietary protein utilisation can result in significant negative impacts on...
Growth promotion with lactic acid bacteria With antibiotics, used for growth promotion and disease prevention, being banned in an increasing amount of...
Science makes feed for better pig performance Formulating a piglet starter diet is today almost as much an art as it is a science. As every feed nutritionist...
Role of functional fibres in pre-weaning nutrition One just can’t start early enough with paying close attention to piglet feed. Ingredients present in pre-weaning...