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High-quality Antioxidant Improves Pig Growth, Meat Quality
2015-04-02 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - New research shows supplementing pig diets with a high-quality antioxidant optimises growth and meat quality, reports Novus.
Updating mineral nutrition in pig diets
2015-04-01 20:33:00| National Hog Farmer
Source | How does the feed industry determine appropriate trace-mineral concentrations when formulating swine diets? A reference commonly relied upon is the report from the National Research Council (NRC), Nutrient Requirements of Swine, which was most recently updated in 2012. The problem with the NRC requirements, is that they are based on information that is over a decade and half old. read more
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Weekly Overview: Strong Recovery in US Pig Population
2015-03-30 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
GLOBAL - The latest census in the US shows substantial increases in total pigs and the breeding herd as well as record litter sizes, pointing to a strong recovery in the sector in terms of output since the height of the PED challenge. New outbreaks continue to occur, however. A new report forecasts the continued rise in global use of antibiotics in farm livestock over the next 15 years, while a survey in the UK highlights consumers' widespread misconceptions over food safety risks from veterinary medications and vaccines.
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New Pig Display at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
2015-03-26 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - The 2015 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair will have a brand new swine display featuring live pigs, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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EU Pig Prices: Prices Stable - Friendly Outlook
2015-03-26 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
EU - The European pig slaughter market is reflected in the ongoing battle of its relaxed, stable side and the prices moving sideways.
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