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Rodney Moxley (United States)

Technical publication

Intimate Attachment of Escherichia coli O157:H7 to Urinary Bladder Epithelium in the Gnotobiotic Piglet Model

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is an important cause of foodborne illness in many countries of the world [1]. STEC infections often cause hemorrhagic colitis and subsequent hemolytic–uremic syndrome...

Tami Brown Brandl (United States)

Technical publication

Effects of Farrowing Stall Layout and Number of Heat Lamps on Sow and Piglet Production Performance

The commercial US swine industry transitioned to stall farrowing in the 1960s as an effort to reduce pre-weaning piglet mortality [1]. Farrowing in stalls remains the most common indoor system in the US, making this an import...

Ryan Dilger (United States)

Technical publication

Longitudinal Effects of Iron Deficiency Anemia and Subsequent Repletion on Blood Parameters and the Rate and Composition of Growth in Pigs

Early-life nutrition profoundly influences the developing neonate, with some effects that are long-lasting and irreversible, as is the case for iron. Iron is an essential micronutrient for many biological processes, yet iron...

Silvana Pietrosemoli (United States)

Technical publication

Animal Welfare and Production Challenges Associated with Pasture Pig Systems: A Review

The new millennium brought a worldwide growing interest for animal welfare [1]. The livestock sector reacted by developing recommendations relevant to the wellbeing of farm animals, consequently encouraging producers to adopt and...

Laura Zani (Germany)

Technical publication

African Swine Fever in a Bulgarian Backyard Farm—A Case Report

African swine fever (ASF), a fatal disease in domestic pigs and wild boar, has become a serious economic threat to the pig farming sector with global ramifications, more than ever underlined by the recent spread to China, Mongolia...

Mariana B. Menegat (Brazil)

Technical publication

Evaluation of Phase Feeding Strategies and Lysine Specifications for Grow-Finish Pigs on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics

The optimal concentration of nutrients required by growing pigs generally decreases over the growing-finishing period with a phase feeding program used as an attempt to meet the needs of the pigs over the changing requirements. Thus...

Martin Nyachoti (Canada)

Publication of news release

AFIA Honors Animal Scientists with Nutrition Research Awards

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) honored two individuals in the animal science field this week at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS)–Canadian Society of Animal Science...

Carlos Avilán (Community Manager)

Publication of news release

Elanco Closes Acquisition of Bayer Animal Health

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) announced it has closed the acquisition of Bayer Animal Health. The transaction, valued at $6.89 billion, expands Elanco’s scale and capabilities, positioning the company for the long term as a ...

Carlos Avilán (Community Manager)

Event

Check out the speakers at the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit

The Animal AgTech Innovation Summit will be held as a virtual event on September 14, 2020. A full programme of 1-1 meetings, interactive panel debates, start-up pitching sessions and investor insights will provide an unrivalled platform for new...

Martin Nyachoti (Canada)

Publication of news release

AFIA Honors Animal Scientists with Nutrition Research Awards

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) honored two individuals in the animal science field this week at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS)–Canadian Society of Animal Science...

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