Keeping zinc out by using prefermented rape seed The medicinal use of zinc oxide can be replaced by adding prefermented rape seed through pig diets, according to...
What is the maximum weight a sow can wean? Sows can wean litter weights of over 115 kg at 28 days of age and pigs with low birth weights can have feed...
Weighing at weaning can help identify diseases early French researchers are currently testing a tool capable of alerting swine farmers when weaner pigs show signs...
Wrapping up October: What’s new in the world of pigs? October 2017 was closed off with a bang when Cargill announced it will take over Diamond V. But it was also the...
Wrapping up August: What’s new in the world of pigs? Several companies announced teaming up with research institutes in August. Both Topigs Norsvin as well as...
Well-timed: Animine Academy zooms in on ZnO in piglets Zinc oxide took a prominent place in the discussions and debates at the second edition of the Animine Academy,...
EU to end high-level zinc oxide use for piglets in 5 years If they were using zinc oxide to control post-weaning diarrhoea, pig producers in the European Union will soon...
Danes search for alternatives to Zn and Cu in weaners Danish researchers have started a large search in order to discover and describe concepts to find alternatives...
Algae can become new pig enrichment material Algae are known to be a feed ingredient as well as a feed additive – but it doesn't stop there. French...
5 interesting insights about pigs in Germany The latest issue of Pig Progress has a distinct German air about it. And not without a reason, as the world’s...
A novelty: Insect oil in piglet feed Insect oil is forming the basis of a new feed ingredient for weaner pigs – according to the manufacturers it’s a...
Cross-fostering on day 1 helps piglet survival The practice of cross-fostering has been associated with a lower risk of pre-weaning mortality in piglets....
Weaning pigs: Antioxidants and probiotics can help 3 new studies on swine nutrition and welfare were presented by Lallemand Animal Nutrition at the International...
Preview: Iowa welcomes World Pork Expo The annual World Pork Expo, held in Des Moines, IA, United States, shall kick off on Wednesday, June 8,...
Algae solutions for pigs prevail at EPP congress Many players in the Irish agribusiness believe that algae could be at the basis of a more sustainable future for...
Long-term effects of colostrum on piglets Proper colostrum intake in the early days of lactation has effects on pigs until later in life that are hard to...
Why extended research matters with pigs No early work on small pigs is complete until the slaughter results are in. Unlike what is usually done, that...
Mixing weaners without tears Mixing weaners has always been a bit of a problem and is likely to become a bigger problem in the European...
The high level zinc oxide ban (II) The European Commission opted for phasing out the usage of high-level zinc oxide. EU farmers have 5 years to...
Zinc oxide in weaner pigs – Decision day is approaching A momentous decision on zinc oxide is likely to be made in the European Union. Will it be a reversal of the plan...
The high level zinc oxide ban (I) High-level zinc oxide usage in post-weaning piglets is under scrutiny in the European Union. What management...
Zinc: Diarrhoea treatment in piglets and… children The use of high levels of zinc oxide in piglet diets for prevention of post-weaning diarrhoea is a hot topic...
Blog: New medicated feed regulation proposals The European Commission has issued its new proposals on medicated feeds. What does it mean for the EU pig industry?
Blog: Ranking of antimicrobials in pig production The European Commission (EC) has asked the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to look at ranking of antibiotics in...
Cephalosporin use – Shock, horror – or is it? Many newspaper journalists like to use the ‘Shock, horror’ tactics to get stories noticed. Increasingly, it...
BLOG: Antimicrobial use monitoring – what is the best... Following on from my last weblog, how should we move forward with monitoring of antimicrobial use in pigs in the...
Why aren't you using AIV? AIV (Annual Investment Value) is a very underused measurement term by pig farmers the world over. Pig producers...
Creep-Feeding and Genetics In the last couple years, I have observed a resurgence in creep feeding. Not only in smaller, family type...
Zinc Oxide alternatives Zinc oxide is indeed a fine ingredient. It would hardly be an overstatement to say that without zinc oxide to...
Causes of liveweight and probe variations at slaughter –... Last time I described the 'profit box' concept and how useful it was in identifying some of the main causes of...
Issues with Zinc Oxide It is hardly necessary to reiterate the benefits of using zinc oxide in piglet diets: not only diarrhoea is...
Pre-weaning mortality I am still surprised when I visit farms where pre-weaning mortality is not only exceeding 20%, but also such...
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...
Probiotics in creep feed for piglets With sows being ever more prolific, there is also a growing number of relatively small piglets being born. The...
The 6 different roles of zinc in pigs The trace element zinc is being used in various ways in pig feed – both as an essential nutrition component but...
Creep feeding helps nursery pigs thrive Creep feed is traditionally offered to piglets in their first few weeks of life to allow them to get used to...
Getting piglets off to a good start It is a well-known phenomenon that the gastro-intestinal tract of piglets is in development. What to feed the...
Improve iron status of piglets with phytase Phytases do interact with many other ingredients in pig feed – effects on zinc and phosphorus are well-known....
Lectures and seminars in between the pigs The sows and pigs at Iowa Lakes Community College had better not got used to seeing only one face taking care of...
Smart protein use needed for piglet health In the critical time around weaning, every little step has to be made as easily as possible for young piglets....
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...
Yeast-derived proteins promote health, performance For just-weaned piglets, it is essential to receive protein sources that are highly digestible. Not every source...
Zinc oxide ban: An alternative plan? For environmental reasons, the European Union has embarked on a process that may lead to a serious reduction of...
Damaged chromosomes: A cause for reduced sow fertility While the maternal side determines the majority of the genetic influence, there is also a role for the service...
Effects for pigs from newly designed yeast derivatives Often, yeast derivatives in pig nutrition are by-products from other industries. Now what if a purpose-made...
The gut’s barrier function: Essential for gut health The importance of the gut for pig health cannot be underestimated. It is here where it is determined which...
Benefits of extra liquid methionine for sows Liquid methionine added to diets for lactating sows leads to both more fat and lactose concentration in the milk...
Colostrum (I): Hand management Pig Progress's expert, John Gadd, takes a look at colostrum. There are many that would think there is little...
Video: Can flooring prevent pre-weaning mortality? Pre-weaning mortality is a common problem for pig producers everywhere. One solution to minimise the risk of...