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Using marine fatty acids to improve immunity transfer and piglet survival
Birth to weaning is a high-risk period for piglets. The present paper reports the efficacy of supplementing the sows diet with Stimune® (specific fatty acids) to increase the survival of piglets by enrichin...
Author: Claudia FOUBERT, Alain GUYONVARCH, Philippe MAZEROLLES, Danièle MARZIN, Alain LEGRAND – Courte...
Publication date: 04/21/2009    Rating:    Views: 502

Using Reproductive Physiology to Troubleshoot Fertility Problems (Part 1)
Given the potential complexity of swine reproductive problems, the use of a systematic approach to addressing them is important. While a number of strategies can be used, the most effective ones are based on a ...
Author: Dr Billy Flowers, Professor Animal Science Department - North Carolina State University Extens...
Publication date: 04/06/2009    Rating:    Views: 468

Fiber Content of Diet Affects Perceived Odor of Swine Manure
Ammonia and volatile organic compounds are major contributors to air quality problems associated with swine production. Odorants result from the fermentative degradation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in ...
Author: Eric van Heugten - North Carolina State University Extension Swine Husbandry - Swine News (Vol...
Publication date: 03/16/2009    Rating:    Views: 636

TARGET ORGANS - The key to an effective mycotoxins adsorbent
Poultry, swine and dairy producers admit today that the presence of mycotoxins in the feed is one of the main factors affecting animal production. As a result of the higher prices of feed ingredients, their qua...
Author: Special Nutrients
Publication date: 02/24/2009    Rating:    Views: 1429

Maximizing Water Utilization
Water conservation is a growing concern in intensive swine operations (ISOs) for both financial and environmental reasons. The water usage of a grower-finisher room in an ISO was measured using dry and wet/dry ...
Author: Shala K. Christianson, Stéphane P. Lemay, C. Laguë, John F. Patience and Harold W. Gonyou (Pra...
Publication date: 02/23/2009    Rating:    Views: 499

External Parasites on Swine
External parasites of swine are a serious problem for Florida producers. Arthropod parasites limit production by feeding on blood, skin, and hair. The wounds and skin irritation produced by these parasites resu...
Author: P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler - University of Florida Cooperative Extension S...
Publication date: 02/17/2009    Rating:    Views: 470

Enhanced Fertility in Boars Fed Diets Supplemented with Sel-Plex® Selenium
The use of artificial insemination (AI) on U.S. swine farms continues to increase and in the future, practically all commercial swine producers will employ this technology. To remain efficient, however, swine A...
Author: Drs. Mark J. Estienne and Allen F. Harper, Tidewater AREC and Dr. James W. Knight and Ms. Susa...
Publication date: 02/12/2009    Rating:    Views: 684

Evaluating Breeds of Swine for Crossbreeding Programs
Crossbreeding is a widely accepted and recommended practice in commercial swine production. It is used to capitalize on heterosis, the superiority of crossbred individuals over the average of their purebred cou...
Author: Archie C. Clutter (Assistant Professor, Animal Science), David S. Buchanan (Professor, Animal ...
Publication date: 01/13/2009    Rating:    Views: 1465

Dietary Modulation of Intestinal Health
Early postnatal morbidity and mortality are significant challenges to the swine industry. While piglets are exposed to many stressors soon after birth, gastrointestinal maladies are among the most severe. The n...
Author: Dr. Jack Odle, Professor and Senior Member of the Swine Nutrition Group, Animal Science Depart...
Publication date: 01/07/2009    Rating:    Views: 917

Pork Carcass Evaluation and Procedures
Effective methods of pork carcass evaluation are based on the pork industry's desire to improve productivity and product quality. Carcass evaluation is essential in determining carcass value differences at the ...
Author: Frederick K. Ray, Extension Animal Foods Specialist - Oklahoma State University Cooperative Ex...
Publication date: 12/24/2008    Rating:    Views: 1700