Diets with high inclusion of corn fermented protein (CFP) may have an excess of Leu, which has a negative impact on the growth performance of pigs. Tryptophan is a precursor of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter that is critical...
Dr. Raj Sharma, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) are leveraging radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to revolutionize swine health monitoring. By tracking the feeding behaviors of individual pigs, the technology provides an early warning system for...
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Talita Resende (PhD) and Kara Flaherty from Ohio State University Extension. They are researching parasite loads in Pastured Pigs and are offering FREE testing on farms who raise pigs outside of confinement...
Soybean meal (SBM) is the major source of amino acids (AA) and energy in diets for swine throughout the world because SBM has an AA profile that matches the requirements of pigs and AA in SBM have high digestibility....
Jimena Ibagon Ph D student in our lab, explain the: “Soybean oil equivalency of soybean meal in diets fed to growing pigs”. Adapted from an oral presentation at the 75th EAAP Annual Meeting, Florence, Italy.
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has issued a call for research proposals aimed at understanding and addressing the potential threat of H5N1 avian influenza in swine. This initiative reflects growing concerns about the virus’s capacity to cross species...
From now and in the coming years, two-thirds of the economic breeding progress will come from robustness. In your herd, you will experience higher survival for both sows and piglets as well as increased strength in the pigs.
The prognosis...
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has released updated fact sheets on Pseudorabies, Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV), Ebola, and Reston. These updates, available at swinehealth.org, reflect SHIC's commitment to providing science-based, publicly accessible resources that support its mission of...
Groundbreaking research utilizing pigs as a model for studying immune responses to inhaled vaccines is paving the way for next-generation respiratory vaccines for human use. The study, a collaboration between The Pirbright Institute and the University of Oxford, demonstrates...
A strong start in life is more than just an advantage—it’s the critical foundation for a healthy, productive future. A solid beginning in life is crucial for piglets, as their early health is the foundation for both their survival...