pig nutrition

Two essential trace elements for pigs to thrive: copper and zinc. How best to supply them in suitable levels to weaner pigs? - Photo: Shutterstock

01-02-2021 | News

Using alternative sources for copper and zinc in pig feed

Artist s impression of red blood cells. - Illustration: Dreamstime

31-12-2020 | News

Fermented rapeseed meal impacts pig blood values

In a new type of wet/dry feeding system water and the compound feed are kept separate up to the point of delivery to the feeding trough. - Photo: Dr Ramon Muns

30-12-2020 | Article

Water-to-feed ratios in growing-finishers

Developments are speeding up the use of Black Soldier Fly larvae meal in pigs and other livestock species as well. - Photo: Olympia

28-12-2020 | News

Australia explores the option of insects in pig feed

Artist's impression of a biofilm of bacteria. - Illustration: Shutterstock

18-12-2020 | Article

Controlling piglets’ microbial environment

A field of canola. The crop is used pretty extensively in swine in regions where it is produced. - Photo: The Canola Council of Canada

07-12-2020 | Article

Canola meal in pig diets: inroads around the world

Some farms in Ukraine are struggling with high feed prices. - Photo: Henk Riswick

30-11-2020 | News

Feed costs hurting Ukraine’s pig industry

Photo: Agrosuper

25-11-2020 | Interview

Interview: Replacing fishmeal is not an easy challenge

The line-up of the webinar, with from left to right: Dr Casey Bradley, Delphine Van Zele, Graziano Mantovani and Vincent ter Beek (host). - Photo: Company Webcast

23-11-2020 | News

On-demand: Webinar on ‘Weaning’

It is always a challenge to get just-weaned piglets to eat. - Photo: Bert Jansen

16-11-2020 | Expert opinion

A good stomach function helps piglet gut health