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Genesus global technical report: Feed intake, growth and health
2018-09-11 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
All pig producers will agree, feed is the largest cost of production, accounting for about 55-65% of the total cost. So improvement of feed efficiency has always been a priority in pig breeding and selection programs.
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Reformulated UltraCare nursery feeds enhance feed intake
2018-01-30 12:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Purina reformulates early nursery feeds with new intake-enhancing compound, adds diets formulated without antibiotics and animal byproducts as an option.
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Social rank and feed intake important for pregnant sows in group housing
2017-09-26 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Most previous research suggests reproductive performance is approximately equal in group housing versus individual stalls, but in real-world scenarios, many producers notice compromised reproduction in group pens.
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Feed intake study looks at genetic efficiencies
2017-07-20 19:11:20| Beef
Study analyzes forage intake in an effort to identify more efficient heifers.
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5 tips for managing feed intake in calves
2015-11-16 01:04:40| Beef
Simple bunk management can solve many common problems when feeding calves. Here are five strategies for better feed intake management. Content Classification: Curated BEEF Daily read more