Secure gut health of young animals with new double encapsulation technology
Optimal gut health is of vital importance to the performance of production animals, especially for young animals. While current research is focused on alternatives...
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...
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....
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...
Suckling piglets: Are there alternatives to iron injections?
In the wild, newborn piglets absorb sufficient iron by rooting in the soil. In conventional pig farming, iron must be supplemented to ensure animal...
Swine producers may be using wrong ratio of amino acids
The results of a new research announced by Novus International shows inconsistencies in amino acid recommended requirements in antibiotic-free swine diets.
New research from Novus...
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...
Rice ingredients support piglet performance
During early life, piglets face many social, environmental and dietary stresses that can have an impact on their growth performance, as well as increasing...
A collaborative project inspired by natural sow-piglet behaviours
Launched jointly three years ago by Vereijken-Hooijer, the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture Nature & Food Quality (LNV), and Trouw Nutrition, the Family Feeding Matters...
Hamlet Protein launches new fiber product
Hamlet Protein has launched HP FiberBoost©, a pure fiber product containing functional fibers produced specifically for dietetic use in piglets.