Pig

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.

Trouw Nutrition researchers found that adding hydroxychloride copper (IntelliBond®) to swine diets could help improve growth performance and reduce negative interactions between copper and added vitamins or enzymes. The use of high levels of copper also was found to limit the overgrowth of unwanted bacteria helping to manage gut health, increasing average daily gain (ADG) throughout production and improving hot carcass weight.

Rabobank published “African Swine Fever: A Global Update - Ongoing Change in Global Pork Markets in 2021” report in March. The report highlights the impacts of ASF on the global pig trade and the position of countries.

Reducing post-weaning stress at the farm can lead to higher product quality, less losses and ultimately higher productivity. This article introduces promising strategies to...

Increxxa™ (tulathromycin injection) approved by FDA for U.S. cattle and swine producers and veterinarians.

Those working on behalf of the U.S. Soybean Export Council in the Americas region are interested in detecting differences relative to the nutritional composition of soybeans from different origins and the impact on the energy contribution of soybean meals once incorporated in poultry and swine formulations.

BioPlus®, Chr. Hansen's probiotic solution for pigs celebrates 40 years on the market.

BASF Venture Capital is investing in SmartAHC, a leading supplier of digitalization solutions for pig farming on the Chinese market.

BASF acquired Cloudfarms, a software company for livestock farm management, traceability and precision farming with focus on pig production.