To reduce the cost of pork production, high-fiber ingredients are often used in diets, but an increase in the amount of dietary fiber in pig diets may have a negative impact on the digestibility of nutrients and energy. Carbon...
Farmscape for October 7, 2021
Full Interview 12:47
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An Associate Professor with the University of Guelph suggests, as the impact of global climate change on crop production intensifies, it will become increasingly important to be able to quickly evaluate...
Farmscape for March 1, 2021
Full Interview 8:56
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Early results from work being conducted by the University of Saskatchewan show extreme processing, using heat and steam, has the capacity to reduce the toxicity of ergot contaminated grains. Depending on...
Royal DSM, a global purpose-led science-based company, today announces a halt to Rovimix® Vitamin A production in Sisseln, Switzerland, for at least 2 months commencing January 2, 2023. Rovimix® Vitamin E-50 production will be significantly impacted as well due to...
Farmscape for November 30, 2023
Full Interview 21:04
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A sow lactation biologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reports that by balancing feed intake pork producers can preserve the health and longevity of the gilt while maintaining her ability...
Source: Pipestone
Responsible antibiotic use is a subject American pig farmers are accustomed to. Consumers expect it and packing plants require it. Utilizing resources through PIPESTONE, Sturtevant Feedlots has taken their antibiotic stewardship to the top of the industry.
Scott Sturtevant...
Some molds produce mycotoxins. The molds can invade feed and produce toxic com-pounds that contaminate the feed. Molds can infect grain in the field, during harvesting, handling, and storage.
More than 200 mycotoxins have been identified, but only a few...
By Inge Heinzl, Fellipe Freitas Barbosa, and Sabria Regragui Mazili
It is well-known that weaning is a critical moment in pig production. Young pigs go through significant changes, such as starting a new feeding system and moving to different housing....
Source: Cornell
In recognition of his pioneering work on livestock nutrition, Xingen Lei, professor of Animal Science, was named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) on Dec. 7. Lei’s work has positively impacted roughly 1.3 billion pigs...
This week's Feed Additive Focus, brought to you by Glowlit, takes a look at the latest price changes in Vitamin E50 & Vitamin A1000.
Spot buyers are paying 25% less for Vitamin E50 than they were in Mid April, with...