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An update on the use of acidifiers in piglet diets
For several years already "acids" have been used in swine nutrition - and especially in piglet diets - as they have shown their ability to reduce some of the negative consequences of weaning. One of these acids...
Author: Mathieu Cortyl
Publication date: 06/09/2009    Rating:    Views: 632

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

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

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

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

Exploring the intestinal microflora with DGGE
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...
Author: Michaela Mohnl, Product Manager - BIOMIN GmbH
Publication date: 10/06/2008    Rating:    Views: 1331

Mycotoxins: a simple explanation for a complex topic (II)
The basics about FusariotoxinsPig feed plays a key-role in maximizing the animal’s genetic potential, representing 60 to 80% of total production cost. There are many sub...
Author: DI Inês Rodrigues, Product Manager Mycofix® Product Line - BIOMIN GmbH
Publication date: 08/28/2008    Rating:    Views: 1959

Mycotoxins: a simple explanation for a complex topic (I)
Mycotoxins’ impact on swine performanceIn countries where livestock breeding, namely pigs, play an important role and where the animal potential is stretched to its limi...
Author: DI Inês Rodrigues, Product Manager Mycofix® Product Line - BIOMIN GmbH
Publication date: 08/22/2008    Rating:    Views: 1654

Economic Cost of Major Health Challenges in Large US Swine Production Systems
Estimates of the economic impact of specific diseases on the U.S. swine industry are available for very few diseases. Recent research estimated the annual cost of PRRS in the U.S. to be approximately $560 milli...
Author: Derald Holtkamp, Hans Rotto, and Roberto Garcia – Swine News newsletter 2007 (Volume 30, Numbe...
Publication date: 08/06/2008    Rating:    Views: 1697

Old Diseases, Emergent Diseases: The Evolution of Health in the Swine Industry
An Epidemic of Emerging Diseases?Variability in disease patterns is an inherent feature of the "world of living things". From the biblical plagues to today's airport literature foretelling the next pandemic, we...
Author: P.R. Davies (BVSc, PhD) - Allen D. Leman Chair in Swine Health and Productivity, Department of...
Publication date: 07/24/2008    Rating:    Views: 587