With an increasing global demand for protein, improving the efficiency of swine production is critical. Feed efficiency represents the efficiency with which pigs utilize dietary energy and nutrients for maintenance, lean gain, and lipid accretion.1 Greater feed efficiency is achieved...
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This study explores the impact of feeding times (morning vs. evening) on farrowing times in sows. It was conducted with 278 sows divided into groups for morning and evening feeding. The results indicated that...
BinSentry, a company dedicated to enhancing efficiencies and sustainability in the $500 billion global animal feed supply chain, has successfully secured $15 million in new capital. The funding, obtained through a Series B round led by Spring Mountain Capital,...
An interview with David Pyburn, DVM - Managing Technical Services Veterinarian, Pork, Zoetis
Key takeaways
For Zoetis medicated feed additives, African Swine Fever (ASF) virus contamination risk is low due to maintaining a strict, closed, and unidirectional flow of all...
High bacterial load and presence of toxins in swine feed can lead to various health issues and economic losses in the swine industry. Molds and mycotoxins can contaminate feed during storage or processing, posing risks to swine health upon...
The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), in collaboration with Iowa State University (ISU), has launched an initiative to underscore the critical importance of sustainability in the animal food industry. This effort has culminated in a comprehensive "Animal...
KENT Corporation Chairman and CEO Gage Kent announced the appointment of Kevin Fields, a longtime senior executive and board member, as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 21, 2024. Fields succeeds John Thorpe, who, has announced his intention to...
The University of Minnesota’s West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC) has long been dedicated to exploring and implementing alternative methods in swine production. One of their recent projects involves evaluating organic hybrid rye as a viable feed alternative...
One of the factors with the greatest influence on the quality of your gilts at mating is the feed. If your gilts do not get the right nutrition, it can affect their reproduction, strength, and longevity.
Feed and nutrition lay...
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...