May 5, 2016 | Poultry, Research, Swine
There are many types of feed additives on the market today that perform a variety of specific functions. Certain additives promote optimal growth and others improve palatability. Phytase is a feed additive that breaks down phytates to promote the release of inorganic...
May 5, 2016 | Farm Management, Research, Swine
Corn is the main ingredient used in swine diets and contributes the major feed ingredient cost in animal production. The increase in current and proposed ethanol production has helped to increase the price of corn. The higher corn prices appear to be more than a short...
May 5, 2016 | Farm Management, Research, Swine
Gilts typically grow slower, are more efficient in the utilization of feed, and are leaner than barrows. We would predict that gilts require greater concentrations of amino acids than barrows. Split sex feeding (feeding gilts and barrows, separately) offers the...
May 5, 2016 | Feed Ingredients, Poultry, Research, Swine
Phosphorus is a critical nutrient required by all animals. The main role of phosphorus is to support skeletal formation, mainly bones and teeth. Nearly 80% of the body’s phosphorus is contained in the bone. Phosphorus also plays a key role in carbohydrate metabolism,...
May 5, 2016 | Feed Ingredients, Poultry, Swine
Wheat is mainly grown for use in human food production. The use of wheat in animal feeds is usually limited to times when wheat is competitively priced with corn or other grains. The high price of corn has increased the interest in the potential use of wheat in...
May 5, 2016 | Farm Management, Swine
Current economic conditions have created unprecedented challenges for livestock and poultry producers. High feed and production costs coupled with low market prices have put pressure on profitability. Feeding cheaper diets can reduce input costs, but may not...
