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Weaning is considered a critical period in the piglet’s life because it is related to several stressors, such as loss of contact with the mother and litter of origin, environmental and dietary changes, and the establishment of a new social hierarchy. In recent decades, due to the search for improving the zootechnical performance of weaned piglets, a range of molecules (e.g. antibiotics, copper sulfate, and zinc oxide) have been used as performance enhancers, resulting in the selection...
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1. Introduction The swine industry faces numerous sanitary and environmental challenges that can significantly affect pig health and productivity (Le Floc’h et al., 2021; Gomes et al., 2023). These challenges include infectious diseases, environmental stressors, and management practices that can result in the overactivation of the immune system and oxidative stress in pigs (Pluske et al., 2018). Various challenge models have been employed to simulate commercial stress...
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Garros Fontinhas, Global Category Manager for Feed Digestibility Portfolio at Adisseo, explains how decades of enzyme innovation, the Feedase holistic approach, and targeted solutions enhance nutrient release, sustainability, and gut health in animal production. ...
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Smart Agriculture and Livestock: A Data-Driven Revolution Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming operational decision-making by providing predictive analytics based on vast volumes of data. Technologies such as IoT sensors, drones, satellites, and thermal cameras are already generating...
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Scientific rationale and the value of synergistic blends WHY SCIENCE MATTERS MORE THAN “NATURAL” CLAIMS? Pig production is undergoing a structural shift driven by antimicrobial-resistance concerns and stricter stewardship expectations. In the European Union, antibiotic growth promoters have been banned for years, and therapeutic use is increasingly controlled while prophylactic is no longer allowed. Producers are therefore expected to maintain performance and...
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Two new high concentration protected sodium butyrate solutions delivering proven performance and optimal handling
Adisseo has launched Sanion Tetra 50 and Sanion Tetra 70, protected sodium butyrate additives with 50% and 70% active content. Produced in...
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Join Patricia Jazo, Director of FIGAP, as she invites the industry to FIGAP 2026, happening October 21–23 at Expo Guadalajara. A global meeting point for equipment, machinery, and now expanded nutrition—bringing the entire production chain together in one place. ...
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Marcio Ceccantini, Global Technical Manager for Vitamins at Adisseo, discusses the evolving role of vitamins in modern animal production and introduces the Microvit® Nutrition Guide 2026, featuring updated recommendations for 18 species and 36 production phases to support performance and nutritional precision worldwide. ...
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Unlock Profitable Growth and Optimize Piglet Weaning with Effective Strategies
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Introduction Increasing the efficiency of protein utilization is an important issue in livestock for production. Apart from the cost of protein (the input side), the issue is also driven to reduce nitrogen excretion (the output side) to limit the environmental impact of livestock production. The quantitatively most important role of dietary protein is to provide the amino acids for animal-derived products, such as meat, milk, and eggs. The similarities in the amino acids composition...
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Erik Visser, CEO at Hamlet Protein, shares his outlook on animal protein production for 2026, highlighting poultry and aquaculture as key growth drivers. He discusses regional dynamics, feed economics, sustainability, and the strategic importance of ROI and adaptability for producers. ...
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How Artificial Intelligence Reduces Costs in Agribusiness Production Management
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Introduction “Pig producers will need to cope with higher feed costs, more pressure from legislation and, at the same time, more expectations from consumers.” I think most people would agree that this would characterize very well the challenges facing the pork industry today. This statement, however, is from an article by Matheiu Cortyl written in 2014 for WattPoultry magazine. This seems to be a very accurate prediction, but I think it more reflects the challenges the...
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Introduction As the world population continues to grow, along with the consumption of animal-sourced foods, animal production in the world is expected to grow in the decades ahead. The OECD and FAO estimated that, due to population growth and the ongoing transition towards a higher intake of animal products, global livestock production will grow by 14% from 2020 to 2029 (OECD/FAO, 2022; Ritchie and Roser, 2019). However, the statistic differs between continents and regions of the...
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Technical Advances in Vitamin Physical Properties and Premix Performance
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Yuan-Tai Hung (IFEEDER) comments on the impact of limiting amino acids such as methionine and lysine in poultry and swine diets in the event of a supply chain disruption, during this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Megan Provost (AFIA) offers insights on supply and demand for vitamins and amino acids, as well as market trends in recent years, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Lara Moody (IFEEDER) explains the impact of vitamin supply chain disruptions on meat and egg production, as well as food security, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) continues to inflict substantial economic losses on pig-producing countries worldwide by causing severe diarrhea, dehydration, and high mortality in newborn piglets. Its rapid fecal–oral transmission and ability to spread explosively within and between farms make it both...
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CALPID
Calpid from Norel is based on calcium pidolate to help animals maintain performance, especially in diets with reduced calcium and phosphorus levels.
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Brief project summary Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a virus that greatly affects the swine industry and is the leading cause of economic losses of this industry in Canada (Rosendal et al., 2014; Schweer et al., 2016). This is due to increased mortality and major declines in growth performance of affected animals (Schweer et al., 2017). Thus, strategies to mitigate the impacts of PRRS are necessary to ensure the profitability and sustainability of swine...
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WHY IN VITRO METHODS MATTER Traditionally, diet formulation has relied on in vivo trials to determine digestible and metabolizable energy. These trials are accurate but slow, costly, and raise ethical concerns. Existing in vitro systems, meanwhile, are often too simplistic or poorly standardized to replace live-animal trials. Simulated Digestion System (SDS III) changes this. Developed over more than a decade of research, it uses computer-controlled digestion to simulate the...
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Influenza A virus (IAV) reassortment is a major driver for virus diversification that facilitates the emergence of novel viruses that cause zoonotic infections and even influenza pandemics (1–3). Differing from genetic drift that gradually accumulates point mutations on the virus genome during replication, reassortment is more efficient at modifying the virus’s genetic components and expedites virus evolution by swapping intact gene segments between multiple viruses during...
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1 Introduction More than 30 years after its emergence, the Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) remains one of the leading causes of economic losses and mortality in the global swine industry. For both PRRSV species, PRRSV-1 and PRRSV-2, infection of pregnant sows has been shown to cause abortions, fetal mummifications and stillbirths (1). Furthermore, infection of sows in late pregnancy can result in vertical transmission and the birth of viremic piglets that...
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