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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The impact of porcine spray-dried plasma protein and dried egg protein harvested from hyper-immunized hens, provided in the presence or absence of subtherapeutic levels of antibiotics in the feed, on growth and indicators of intestinal function and physiology of nursery pigs
The objective of this experiment was to compare the effects of spray-dried plasma protein (SDPP) and dried egg protein (DEP), without (AB−) or with (AB+) in-feed antibiotics, on growth performance and markers of intestinal health in nursery ...
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
The combination of spray dried plasma and reduced crude protein in diets decreases circulating cytokines of weanling pigs
During the initial 2 week post-wean, dietary approaches may be implemented to alleviate effects of weaning stress on pigs. Inclusion of Spray Dried Plasma (SDP) in the diet may improve diet palatability, increase amino acid digestibility, a ...
Monday, June 6, 2022
More than 4,000 pigs and piglets dead in Mizoram, India, due to ASF
4,189 pigs and piglets have died in an outbreak of the African swine fever (ASF) since its recurrence in Mizoram, India, from early March, state animal husbandry and veterinary department officials said on June 5.
Monday, May 30, 2022
13.2% drop in Portugal's export of live pigs during January-March 2022
Portugal's export of live pigs decreased by 13.2% in the period between January and March 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, according to preliminary data published by the Gabinete de Planeamento, Políticas e Administração Geral (GPP ...
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
More than 120,000 pigs vaccinated against classical swine fever in Alagoas, Brazil
More than 120,000 pigs were vaccinated on almost 6,000 farms in the state of Alagoas, Brazil, during the second stage of a vaccination campaign against classical swine fever (CSF).
Monday, May 9, 2022
Investigation of the efficacy of mycotoxin-detoxifying additive on health and growth of newly-weaned pigs under deoxynivalenol challenges
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolic products of fungi with toxigenic effects in other living species. Worldwide, about 88% of animal feed and feedstuffs are contaminated with at least one mycotoxin. Fusarium toxins are the most prevalent, wh ...
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
2,000 pigs infected with African swine fever disappears in Malaysia
Datuk Bakri Sawir, the chairman of the Negeri Sembilan state Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Action Committee chairman said about 2,000 pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) from 19 unlicensed farms in Lukut, in the state of Nege ...
Monday, April 18, 2022
Mycotoxins and pigs: Does low risk mean no risk?
Produced by molds and frequently occurring in a wide variety of feedstuffs used in pig production, mycotoxins are a dynamic challenge that require consideration and proactive management by pig producers across the globe.
Monday, April 18, 2022
Modelling the feed intake response of growing pigs to diets contaminated with mycotoxins
Quantifying robustness of farm animals is essential before it can be implemented in breeding and management strategies. A generic modelling and data analysis procedure was developed to quantify the feed intake response of growing pigs to pe ...
Monday, April 4, 2022
HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group start cooperation with pig farm in Finland
HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group have signed an agreement to jointly set up a research and trial farm in Finland.
Monday, April 4, 2022
Number of hogs, pigs in US farms fell 2% from March 2021
There were 72.2 million hogs and pigs on US farms as of March 1, a 2% drop from March 2021 and down 3% from December 1, 2021, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) ...
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
More than 52 million pigs slaughtered in Brazil in 2021
52.97 million pigs were slaughtered in Brazil last year, representing an increase of 7.3% (+3.61 million head) compared to 2020, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Research studies swine sounds to assess pigs' welfare
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, ETH Zurich, and the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment are studying the vocal expression of swine emotions to assess their welfare, The Guardian reported.
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Roslin: Gene hampers foetal growth in pigs, study finds
Scientists have identified mechanism linked to decreased muscle development in pigs and potentially in humans, the Roslin Institute said.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Number of pigs on German farms drops to lowest in more than two decades
The number of pigs on German farms has fallen to the lowest in 25 years and more farmers are giving up keeping them due to weak demand and low pork prices, Germany's national statistics office said last month.

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