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Although probiotics do not act as an alternative to
antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs), they do have the potential to reduce the
incidence of post-weaning diarrhea and the load of pathogenic bacteria in pigs.
In this article, Ortwin Simon, Wilfrie...
31 jan 2007
At the
Dutch Animal Research Centre in Lelystad an investigation on the benefits of
plant extracts in animal diets was set up in 1998, triggered by the expected
ban on antibiotic growth promoters. Some interesting results were found by the
research ...
01 dec 2006
Specific
ingredients in nursery diets have a supportive role during the development of
the digestive tract, and may counteract the stress-related imbalance in
intestinal flora.
27 nov 2006
The
concentration of indigestible protein in the intestinal tract is an important
predisposing factor for the occurrence of post weaning diarrhoea. By
increasing the viscosity of the feed, the bowel stays longer in the digestive
system, giving the e...
01 apr 2006
It is well established that the birth weight of a
piglet is one of the most important factors in determining its growth rate and
chance of survival. A little extra effort in the form of attention and
nutritional care can alleviate the disadvantage of...
01 feb 2006
The inclusion of raw fibre in sow diets has many
positive effects. An extensive trial in Germany investigate the effects of adding a new natural lignocellulose raw fibre concentrate to the
diet one the fertility parameters in breeding sows.
01 feb 2006
Adding phytogenic substances to feed not
only increases the palatability, it also improves nutrient digestibility.
Therefore, these plant based concentrates can smoothen the lactation period of
sows explains Jörg Perner.
01 dec 2005
The absence of in-feed antimicrobials does
not always lead to gastrointestinal disorders such as post-weaning
colibacillosis (PWC) in pigs. Therefore Jos Houdijk and colleagues at the Scottish Agriculture
College in Edinburgh
01 dec 2005
The first International Nutritional
Congress organized by Nukamel and Koudijs Feed, a de Heus International
company, gave an update on scientific research available in the European context.
In Turnhout , Belgium
01 nov 2005
The raising of gilts is an essential part of pig production. However,
mycotoxins can be a real spoilsport as the occurrence in gilt rations
has adverse effects on reproduction parameters and the immune system. A
single false heat or missed service wi...
01 oct 2005
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