Most of the P in corn and soybean meal (SBM) is stored as phytate. Phytase consists of one hydroxylated inositol ring with six phosphate groups. Therefore, phytase is often included at a standard level of 500 units (FTU) per kg...
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In a study conducted from July 2022 to August 2023, 200 BinSentry sensors were installed across 28 Hanor sites, monitoring 100 hog barns. This initiative observed 195 groups totaling 234,000 finished pigs, aiming to understand how out-of-feed events impact...
Since the United States initiated the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) in January 2017, which limits the use of crucial antibiotics in farm animals, researchers have been exploring alternative ways to maintain the health of young pigs, particularly after weaning....
Each animal has specific nutritional requirements. These requirements are based on species, age, weight and physiological stage. Physiological stage refers to the stage of life or production they are in, such as growing, finishing, gestation and lactation....
Vitamin D regulates a wide spectrum of genes responsible for Ca and P homeostasis and cell differentiation. Cholecalciferol, commonly known as vitamin D3, is a primary source of vitamin D3 in diets for growing pigs; however, it needs to...
Alltech has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reinforcing the company's dedication to environmental stewardship and collaborative solutions for a healthier planet. The report highlights Alltech’s significant progress toward sustainability, emphasizing its focus on science, innovation, and partnerships to drive...
Think you know all the reasons for feed outages? Think again! Our latest FeedFlo blog reveals the unexpected causes that could be draining your swine operation's profitability. Explore how our technology can prevent these hidden issues and keep your...
In an innovative project led by RDAR (Results Driven Agriculture Research), pulse growers may have found a new market for their frost-damaged faba beans: feeding them to pigs. Frost-damaged faba beans, typically considered waste, are now being evaluated for...
The leader in intelligent nutrition, Novus International, Inc., and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced a partnership to develop advanced feed additives designed to meet the evolving needs...
Grain prices across Western Canada declined due to harvest pressure and good crop outlook. However, there is still reduced farmers' selling engagement and the dry weather over the past months could lead to a light crop and lower yields....