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2015 Research Review: Nanoparticles show promise in sanitation
2016-01-05 23:51:00| National Hog Farmer
Researchers: Bernardo Z. Predicala, Prairie Swine Centre Inc. engineering research scientist and adjunct professor at University of Saskatchewan; Alvin C. Alvarado, Prairie Swine Centre Inc. engineering graduate student; and Darren R. Korber, University of Saskatchewan Researchers at Prairie Swine Centre and the University of Saskatchewan evaluated whether solutions of commercially available nanoparticles applied on pig barn surfaces can effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms. read more
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2015 Research Review: Battling influenza early in the game
2016-01-05 23:15:00| National Hog Farmer
Researchers: Montse Torremorell, Andres Diaz, Marie Culhane, Sri Sreevatsan, Andres Perez and Peter Davies, University of Minnesota A University of Minnesota study evaluated the role that the different pig subpopulations play at supporting influenza infections. read more
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2015 Research Review: Managing DDGS variability
2016-01-05 22:54:00| National Hog Farmer
Researchers: G.C. Shurson, P.E. Urriola, L.J. Johnston and F. Wu, University of Minnesota A Minnesota-based research team has further evaluated the accuracy and applicability of equations using validation studies to assess the ME content of DDGS sources with oil content ranging from less than 5% to greater than 10%. read more
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2015 Research Review: Bump feeding sows yields better piglets
2016-01-05 22:36:00| National Hog Farmer
Researcher: Mark Knauer, North Carolina State University Research at North Carolina State University examined if bump feeding in late gestation would have a positive impact on piglet quality. read more
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2015 Research Review: Adjust late-gestation diet to boost weight
2016-01-05 22:11:00| National Hog Farmer
Researchers: M.A. Gonçalves, K. M. Gourley, S.S. Dritz, M.D. Tokach, N.M. Bello, J.M. DeRouchey, J.C. Woodworth and R.D. Goodband, Kansas State University Kansas State University researchers investigated nutritional options to improve piglet birth weight, looking at the effects of amino acids and energy content in late-gestation diets on piglets birth weights. read more
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