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Monday, November 26, 2018
Danish anthropologist presents seaweed as alternative for pig feed
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Friday, November 9, 2018
EU pork production, pig slaughterings slightly down in August
EU pork production in August declined slightly compared with both the previous month and August last year as the number of pigs slaughtered fell and carcase weights were lighter.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Selecting the Correct Methionine Source - A Key Index for Successful Pig Production
Methionine (Met) is the third limiting amino acid (AA) in typical swine diets. Besides protein synthesis as the main role, Met plays an important role as a methyl donor for cellular metabolism and formation of co-enzyme S-adenosylmethionine ...
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
China reports biggest pig farm affected by African swine fever
The recent outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in China has hit a farm with close to 20,000 pigs - the biggest farm in the country to be impacted by the disease, Reuters reported.
Friday, September 21, 2018
4 parameters may unlock piglets' lifetime performance and manage Sow Peripartal Syndrome: Trouw Nutrition
Trouw Nutrition is broadening its LifeStart concept to address how conditions occurring in the prenatal phase can impact an animal's lifelong performance. Research findings are inspiring innovations to address a complex web of maternal sow ...
Thursday, September 20, 2018
China forbids use of food waste as pig feed in provinces impacted by swine fever
China's agriculture ministry has announced the prohibited use of food waste as pig feed in provinces affected by the recent outbreaks of African swine fever, Reuters reported.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
EU pig production, slaughterings rise in 2nd quarter
EU pig production rose 3% or by 190,00 tonnes to 5.8 million tonnes in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, due to increased slaughterings, according to AHDB Pork.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
In an industry first, Evonik launches SID database for weaner pigs
Evonik has launched a new standardized ileal digestibility (SID) database for swine feeds which - for the first time - provides SID values of all amino acids for weaners, as well as for grower pigs.
Friday, August 24, 2018
China culls over 14,000 pigs in latest African swine fever outbreak
Lianyungang city in China's Jiangsu province, the latest to be hit by African swine fever, has culled over 14,500 pigs as part of an effort to contain the disease, according to a report by Agence France-Presse.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
EU approves MAXBIOS probiotic for use in weaned piglets
The European Union has authorised MAXBIOS, a preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 28343, for the use in weaned piglets until August 2028.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Australia pig producers threatened with cartel charges if collective culling happens
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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Early gut maturation in piglets
The gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) of the young piglet is a very complex environment. Pathogens and toxins should be kept out while active and passive nutrient absorption should be ensured. Modern high prolific sows are putting a lot of stre ...
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Pancosma to be gold sponsor of 14th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs
Pancosma will be gold sponsor for the 14th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs (DPP) to be held in Brisbane, Australia from August 21-24 and will take the opportunity to share with the scientific communities its latest f ...
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
China Whey Weekly: Low piglet feed demand decimates sales (week ended Aug 13, 2018)
As hog prices have surged 16% over the past month, commercial hog farming were mostly making profits, albeit marginal. Nonetheless, the demand for piglet feed and subsequently whey remained flat due to limited piglet numbers. A handful of w ...
Friday, August 10, 2018
Weak Chinese pig prices seen to drag down trade
Chinese live pig prices are still around 10% lower than year earlier levels as of late July despite some upward momentum since May, according to AHDB Pork.

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