pigs

Weaning pigs have shown greater acceptance of the benefits of chickpeas. - Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

01-08 | Article

Chickpeas – an excellent pig feed

Recent studies have found that fat metabolism and marbling are regulated by several genes directly or indirectly involved in fatty acid metabolism, cell proliferation and differentiation. Photo: Erik van der Burgt

25-07 | Article

Understanding mechanisms of gene-nutrient interaction in pigs

Duckweed growth was studied on a demonstration pig farm in Spain. The plant appears to be a high protein source for pigs. However, adding fresh duckweed to liquid feeding systems needs further examination. Photo: ANIA

04-07 | Article

Making high-protein feed ingredients from pig waste

Vitamin and mineral levels given to pigs in China and Brazil exceed recommendations. Photo: Ronald Hissink

18-04 | Article

Vitamin and mineral levels in pig diets in China and Brazil

Gestating sows in hot conditions, on a farm near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

25-06-2021 | Article

Heat stress is not only an environmental issue

The aim should be to reduce the thermoregulatory effort for pigs, so that they can recover quickly after heat stress. Photo: IFIP

03-05-2021 | Article

Can we face heat waves with adapted feeding strategies?

Africa’s well-known acacia tortilis tree is also known as the umbrella thorn tree with its spready canopy of branches and leaves. Photo: Maahid and David Clode

22-12-2020 | News

Acacia leaf meal as feed for finishing pigs

An important thought behind fibre rich feed is that piglets are born faster, and that milk starts flowing swiftly. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

07-12-2020 | Article

Top producing sows need extra fibre

The newly weaned piglets have a feeder in the pen to offer the animals dry food in addition to liquid feed. Photo: Henk Riswick

07-12-2020 | Article

Health and well-being paramount on Finnish pig farm