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Feed technology innovations help producers maximize resources and results. Advances in feed technology that help swine operations save cost while still improving performance and maximizing returns are featured at the Iowa Pork Congress, Jan. 24-25 in Des Moines. “We’re looking forward...
Source: Alltech blog To assess an operation’s mycotoxin risk, the mycotoxin type and concentration must first be determined. Mycotoxin testing types are generally classified into either rapid test methods or the more advanced laboratory-based detection. The primary rapid test methods...
It is sometimes necessary to provide assistance to sows and piglets during farrowing in order to improve piglet survival, resulting in increased labour costs. There is evidence in cattle and ewes that feeding at night results in an increase...
In a significant departure from the norm, China has embarked on a transformative national policy to diminish its reliance on soybean meal in livestock and poultry feeds. Early reports indicate remarkable progress, with a notable 11% reduction in soybean...
Protein quality has relied on methods such as PDCAAS. However, the Food and Agriculture Organization has proposed a new method called DIAAS to better assess protein quality in human foods using the pig as a model. This shift is...
Farmscape for November 30, 2023 Full Interview 21:04 Listen A sow lactation biologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reports that by balancing feed intake pork producers can preserve the health and longevity of the gilt while maintaining her ability...
Arabinoxylans are the predominant fiber component in cereal grains and cereal co-products. They have a backbone of β-(1− 4) linked xylose units with side chains of arabinose, glucuronic acid, acetyl, and phenolic acids. Xylanase hydrolyzes the β-(1− 4) glycosidic...
Preliminary samples show significant contaminants requiring mitigation. Incidence and levels expected to increase as testing continues. Preliminary data collected from post-harvest grain samples has confirmed a substantial risk of mycotoxins threatening feed quality in key growing areas of Canada and...
Big advantages to transform success for poultry and swine farmers in Latin America & globally. A new opportunity for poultry and swine farmers to dramatically improve production and sustainability at reduced cost was featured at the  Mexican Association of Animal...
Niche market producers must have a higher return per pig sold in order to make a living selling fewer pigs. Non-feed costs can quickly grow out of balance in a small operation. Efforts need to be made to stay...
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