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Genetic and antigenic characterization of recent human-like H1 (δ-cluster) swine influenza virus isolates
Ben M. Hause, MS; Tracy A. Oleson, MS; Douglas L. Stine, DVM, PhD; Russell F. Bey, PhD; Randy R. Simonson, PhD Newport Laboratories, Worthington, Minnesota. Corresponding author: Ben Hause, Newport Laboratories, 1520 Prairie Drive, Worthington, MN 56187; Tel: 507-372-3007; Fax:... (Continue reading)
Spray-Dried Porcine Plasma Influences Intestinal Barrier Function, Inflammation, and Diarrhea in Weaned Pigs
Written on 12 Sep, 2011 at 6:25 in Technical Information | Comments
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary inclusion levels of spray-dried porcine plasma (SDPP) on postweaning (PW) intestinal barrier function, mucosal inflammation, and clinical indices of gut health in pigs. Ex vivo Ussing chamber studies... (Continue reading)
Effects of Limited and Excess Protein Intakes of Pregnant Gilts on Carcass Quality and Cellular Properties of Skeletal Muscle and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in Fattening Pigs
Written on 9 Sep, 2011 at 6:13 in Technical Information | Comments
The aim of this study was to investigate whether dietary protein intake of gilts during gestation below (50%) or above (250%) recommendations affects body composition, carcass and meat quality, and properties of skeletal muscle and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SCAT) in... (Continue reading)
Effects of Exogenous Testosterone on Follicular Responsiveness to Gonadotrophins During the Luteal Phase of the Estrous Cycle in Gilts
M. B. Cunningham W. F. Pope The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences Abstract Seventy-eight gilts were utilized in two experiments to examine if one mg. of testosterone, given coincident with follicular growth during the period of gonadotrophin treatment,... (Continue reading)
A REVIEW OF OXYTOCIN USE FOR SOWS AND GILTS
Written on 5 Sep, 2011 at 6:22 in Technical Information | Comments
S. K. Linneen, J. M. Benz, S.S. Dritz, J.M. DeRouchey, R.D. Goodband, and M.D. Tokach Download The Comlete PDF Summary Oxytocin is frequently used to decrease farrowing time and birth interval as an aid to prevent stillbirths. However, recent research... (Continue reading)
Feeding piglets intestines for better health
Written on 30 Aug, 2011 at 6:33 in Technical Information | Comments
Research by animal nutrition company Provimi has found that piglets with higher feed intakes and on specific diets have healthier intestines and perform better than piglets on lower intakes and diets with different components. “The intestine plays an important role... (Continue reading)
Evaluation of Water Use and Potential Water Conservation Strategies in Swine Barns
Author(s): Predicala, B., Y. Jin, E. Richards and A. Alvarado Publication Date: August 9, 2011 Reference: Annual Report 2010 Country: Canada Tags: conservation, consumption, drinking, efficiency, water Summary: Existing water conservation management practices from published literature was identified in this... (Continue reading)
Effects of Chronic Exposure of Diets with Reduced Concentrations of Aflatoxin and Deoxynivalenol on Growth and Immune Status of Pigs
Written on 24 Aug, 2011 at 6:33 in Technical Information | Comments
This study investigated the growth and immune responses of pigs fed diets containing reduced concentrations of aflatoxin (AF) and deoxynivalenol (DON) from naturally contaminated corn. Sixty gilts (13.9 ± 0.2 kg of BW) were randomly assigned to 4 treatments (5... (Continue reading)
Muscle manipulation — a new way to tenderize meat
Written on 22 Aug, 2011 at 6:33 in Technical Information | Comments
By Robert Maddock, Ph.D on 8/22/2011 Tenderness is the meat trait most associated with overall palatability, especially for whole muscle cuts such as steaks and chops. Improving tenderness has long been a goal of both the meat industry and meat... (Continue reading)
Benefits of encapsulation for phytogenic feed additives
Written on 17 Aug, 2011 at 7:21 in Technical Information | Comments
An encapsulation process enables essential oils to have a longer shelf- life by protecting them from environmental impacts, and maintaining key features of enhancement of palatability, stability in ration, improved digestion and better performance. By: Marco Aurélio de Sousa and... (Continue reading)
Ceftiofur Use in Finishing Swine Barns and the Recovery of Fecal Escherichia coli or Salmonella spp. Resistant to Ceftriaxone
Written on 11 Aug, 2011 at 6:46 in Technical Information | Comments
The objective of this study was to investigate the association between ceftiofur use policy in finishing swine barns and recovery of fecal Escherichia coli or Salmonella spp. resistant to ceftriaxone. The study population included 54 finishing swine barns from three... (Continue reading)
Across-Herd Genetic Evaluation of Swine
Written on 9 Aug, 2011 at 7:03 in Technical Information | Comments
Originally published as a National Swine Improvement Federation Factsheet. Authors: Donna L. Lofgren, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN; Cindy M. Wood, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Reviewers: John W. Mabry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA; Gordon Jones, W. Kentucky University, Bowling... (Continue reading)
An Evaluation of Nutrition Strategies to Lower Pig Starter Feed Costs
Written on 8 Aug, 2011 at 6:25 in Technical Information | Comments
Doug Landblom1 and Chip Poland2 1Swine Specialist, Dickinson Research Extension Center 2Area Ext. Livestock Specialist, Dickinson Research Extension Center Abstract Four hundred-ten pigs (weaning wt. = 12.1 lb.) were used in four experiments to evaluate the impact of four progressively... (Continue reading)
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