Fibre in monogastric: From undesirable to beneficial nutrient
There is a high interest towards fibre understanding and how this can be optimally used in feed formulation for monogastric, to improve performance and...
Europe goes saccharin-free: Innovative sweetener for piglet nutrition
Well-designed sweeteners and flavours can mask off-flavours from plant-based proteins, promote positive feeding behaviour, and ensure sufficient nutrient intake during this vulnerable phase. Historically,...
Trouw Nutrition unveils Kinetio for precision piglet feeding
Trouw Nutrition has unveiled its latest innovation for precision piglet feeding. The patented technology of Kinetio helps to optimise the digestion of nutrients in...
Improving the profitability of fattening pigs
The use of natural feed additives in the pig fattening phase are often excluded on the assumption of prohibitive cost; yet losing pigs at...
The third generation of fibers
Since decades nutritionists all over the world are using dietary fibers in animal nutrition to optimize performance. In the early years of the 21st century the industry started to focus more on the prebiotic aspects of certain fiber and sugar combinations. This is what is called the second generation of fibers.
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...
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...
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.
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....
