Kevin Stickney

Has there been any measurement of SCFA in the stomach, especially propionic acid that we know has potent anti-mould property and could well be being produced by initial fermentation of cereal starch that will be novel material in the non-creep-fed, newly weaned piglet? Presence of this propionic acid potentially would colour the mycobiome outcome and certainly would be of influence given its use i ...

What is the likelihood that the piglets mycobiome has its origins in maternal skin coating and especially that of the teat/udder?

Were all of the diets equalised for energy, digestible amino acid and pigment levels? Was the enzyme used of the VegPro type? Presumably, the DDGS diets had a higher oil content?

To what extent do you believe that distorted or fractured keel bones might be resolved by more aggressive dietary approaches to major mineral inclusions in rearing rations? Are there adequate concerns about total calcium:digestible phosphorus ratios in the rearing diets? Does the use of phytase increase these concerns? Is there a need for more careful consideration of limestone particle size in re ...