Pig Industry Technical Articles
Article published the November 11, 2008:
A total of 432 pigs were used to evaluate the effects of Paylean and dietary lysine on pork quality and loin, belly, and ham composition. The 12 dietary treatments included Paylean (0, 4.5, and 9.0 g/ton) and 4...
Article published the October 30, 2008:
Growing concern about antibiotic growth promoters in animal nutrition has created efforts to use different plant compounds as possible natural alternatives. Phytogenic feed additives (phytogenics) are an extrem...
Article published the October 29, 2008:
Revolutionary new solution for offensive odors from pig farms
Pork is one the most popular sources of food for mankind. Production of pork has been increasing in many parts of the world today. At the same ti...
Article published the October 23, 2008:
Due to their strong antimicrobial effect, acidifiers assist in improving feed and water hygiene standards. BIOMIN GmbH provides Biotronic® acidifier line, a family of products, combined from selected blends of ...
Article published the October 17, 2008:
Sixteen gilts were used to study the effect of Vitamin E supplementation on the onset of puberty, the duration and the degree of expression of the oestrous cycle in gilts. There was no variation (P>0.05) on the...
Article published the October 6, 2008:
One of the most complex microbial ecosystems, which exists in our world is found within us human and all animals, namely in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). The important role of gastrointestinal microflora in...
Article published the September 23, 2008:
An exciting and growing body of scientific evidence supports the notion that the maternal environment in which fetuses develop plays a profound role in the development of the reproductive and other physiologic ...
Article published the September 11, 2008:
Data was collected from 98 litters to determine if birth weight aff ected the final eating quality of pork. Except for constant monitoring during farrowing and periodic measurements of body weight, farrowing an...
Article published the September 5, 2008:
Mycotoxins’ impact on swine fertilityThe pig industries main aim is to maximize the quantity of quality meat produced per sow per year while maintaining sow condition an
Article published the September 2, 2008:
A total of 112 barrows (average weight of 158 lb) were used in a 65-d growth assay to determine the effects of adding beef tallow (a source of saturated fat) into diets with high inclusion of dried distillers g...