New gut health system solutions from Evonik
Evonik develops system solutions for the gut health of poultry and swine. Science-based new system solutions includs low-protein diets, amino acids, probiotics, services and consulting.
A future without zinc oxide
Traditional methods of controlling post-weaning diarrhoea have been using zinc oxide at high doses (2500-3000mg/kg feed) together with antibiotics. While there are many benefits of using zinc oxide linked to improving gut health, there are more negative effects such as increasing antibiotics resistance, encouraging the selection...
The importance of maintaining a healthy gut
There is not a definition of what can be considered a healthy microbiota, and consequently a correct intestinal health, although a series of mechanisms...
Four common weaning problems and their nutritional solutions
Good farm management practices and high-quality feed formulations are the most important points when addressing the stresses around weaning. However, realistically, we cannot always...
Dr. Eckel launches Anta®Shield, phytogenic champion for safe pig feed
Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition has introduced Anta®Shield, a new product that addresses the risk of transmission of African Swine Fever (ASF) through feed.
African Swine Fever...
Hamlet Protein appoints Jessika van Leeuwen as global swine manager
Hamlet Protein, the Denmark headquartered company, recently appointed Jessika van Leeuwen as category manager swine. The company has been investing in species specific knowledge, as it aims to increase its share of global piglet, calf, and chick markets.
Options to mitigate the effects of heat stress in sows
It is important that pig producers know how to spot the signs of heat stress in their animals, as every factor of heat stress attributes to poor sow welfare. The best strategies to combat heat stress combine various techniques that reduce animal stress, improve animal performance, and boost the financial result for the farmers.
How organic zinc can support the pork production of tomorrow, today
Adaptation of pig production is needed to answer the customer demand for sustainably produced and high-quality products. Supplementation with a highly available zinc source...
Live yeast helps pigs cope with heat stress
Lallemand Animal Nutrition announced the results of a new study. According to the study; live yeast helps pigs cope with heat stress through gut...
The phytogenic way to successful pig farming
The demand for sustainability in modern pig farming is constantly growing and has become one of the most important challenges for breeders and producers....
