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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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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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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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CreAMINO® improves growth performance and carcass quality of finisher pigs
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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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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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Do you know students doing research in animal nutrition? Are they looking for opportunities to present their work, gain visibility, and connect with industry and academic experts? The 2026 ...
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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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1. Introduction Global meat protein consumption is expected to increase by 14% by 2030 compared to the 2018–2020 baseline average, with pigmeat accounting for 33% of this growth and total consumption projected to reach 127 million metric tonnes [1]. Given the rising demand, optimising animal performance and feed conversion efficiency is essential for ensuring both economic sustainability and productivity in commercial pig production. During suckling, sow colostrum...
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Within the digestive system, the liver is the primary organ for nutrient transformation and distribution, as well as the elimination and excretion of metabolites. The quality of nutrition has a direct impact on liver health, as the liver performs vital functions. A balanced diet supports liver function and prevents diseases. In contrast, imbalanced or contaminated diets can damage the liver, increasing the risk of diseases. ...
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Michael Joseph, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist at NC State University, discusses the potential and caveats of using alternative protein sources in animal production during this Engormix interview. ...
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In this Engormix interview, Michael Joseph, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist at NC State University, discusses the use of various combinations of feed additives to maintain gut health and how technology and precision nutrition can contribute. ...
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This article explores the alarming link between swine manure management practices — specifically pit/lagoon agitation and emptying — and the occurrence of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) outbreaks.
The study, conducted between July 2019 and June 2020 and collecting data from 150 affected sow farms, demonstrates a definitive temporal relationship between these practices and the probability of reporting a PRRS outbreak. Authors Carles Vilalta,...
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Respiratory diseases hurt swine operations on both the input and output side of the equation: feed costs rise as performance plummets. New research suggests that by using soybean meal, you can mitigate these challenges as a cost-effective tool for maintaining pig health and performance during outbreaks. Respiratory Diseases Present Challenges When pigs are infected with respiratory diseases such as swine respiratory disease (SRD) and porcine...
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1. Introduction Reducing the particle size of cereal grains increases the digestibility of starch and energy by pigs (Huang et al., 2015; Rojas and Stein, 2015; Lee et al., 2024) and it is likely that surface area of grain particles and interactions between particles and digestive enzymes are increased by reducing particle sizes. In contrast to the demonstrated improvement in the digestibility of starch and energy, effects of particle size reduction on digestibility of amino...
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