Hogs Nutrition
No ractopamine has been detected in the first batch of American pork imports since the country lifted a ban on U.S. pork containing the feed additive, but Taiwanese consumers are still turning away from imported pork.
There’s no doubt about it, the feed situation has changed drastically in the last couple of months, said Illinois hog farmer Chad Leman on AgriTalk’s Farmer Forum.
As feed costs climb, some experts say it’s time for a different approach to swine diet formulation. Can formulating diets based on net energy lower production costs? Here’s what a few nutritionists think.
Soybean prices surpassed the $12-mark last week, taking away from margins in pork production. So, what can U.S. pork producers do to lessen the impact of high soybean prices?
Join this webinar to learn how the research behind enzymes impacts their effectiveness in optimizing feed efficiency and performance in monogastric diets.
Water is often the forgotten nutrient in swine programs. Iowa State University assistant professor Laura Greiner shares six ways to make sure pigs are getting the best start possible in the nursery.
By applying nutrition strategies wisely, North Carolina State University PhD student Gaby Martinez says the industry can reduce stillborns and farrowing duration while improving litter performance during lactation.
Producers need to know that the U.S. imports some high-risk feed ingredients from countries with active cases of African swine fever, says Scott Dee, DVM. Here’s why it matters.
Will hemp lead to happier cows? It’s too early to say, says Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
A third round of feeding trials conducted by a team of USDA (ARS) and university scientists has again shown that a dietary supplement called L-glutamine can naturally promote growth and wellness in pigs.
A mineral commonly used to help maintain newborn pig health and growth may not be available in the future. Because of this, Kansas State University researchers are searching for alternatives.
Producers can have more control to monitor and maximize feed intake during lactation with minimal labor.
So-called meatless meats are showing up routinely in supermarkets, restaurants and, increasingly, on Americans’ dinner tables.
Human nutrition has taught those in animal nutrition a lot about the microbiome.
After conducting water testing, Crutchfield Sows detected issues with bacterial contamination and mineral levels that were above recommended limits. Here’s what they learned.
USDA’s August crop production forecast delivered a shock to corn markets with much larger production than expected. Market participants continue to question the crop size, says agricultural economist Todd Hubbs.
K-State researchers to present findings during annual Swine Day.
Learn how to feed pigs during the coronavirus in this video from DSM.
A recent publication in the Journal of Animal Sciences reveals an important pattern of lower digestibility in gestating sows.
Going from liquid to dry diets presents challenges for young pigs.
The FBI took particular interest in whether feed ingredients present a potential agroterrorism threat,
Research indicates quality aspects of some varieties make them worth more
The education and training that took place before the veterinary feed directives began in January 2017 have paid off for the pork industry.
A research project performed by T.G. Nagaraja and funded by the National Pork Board will show how probiotics can aid gut health and growth, but some may cause resistance.
PMI has identified three trends it says may shape the feed additive market, launches the company’s new look and feel; Diamond V’s research team recently welcomed Bucky Gwartney, Director, Protein Food Safety Research.
According to results of a recent study at the University of Illinois, pigs are able to digest fiber efficiently, even at high inclusion rates.
Hot and dry cornfield conditions are breeding grounds for dangerous aspergillus ear and kernel mold that produces aflatoxins. This toxin is a carcinogen, can harm livestock and can lead to rejection at the elevator.
Conditions across the U.S. soybean growing regions are somewhat variable, but the 2018 crop is in good condition overall.
Nursery pig research requires less feed, provides easier replication and needs less time to complete. Finishing pig research takes more time and pigs to find small, but important, differences in performance.
Fall weather may have created risk to animal feed