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Pelleting and extrusion increase digestible and metabolizable energy in diets for pigs
2016-07-06 20:41:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: University of Illinois Scientists at the University of Illinois using co-products from the ethanol and human food industries are helping shed light on ways processing high-fiber animal feed ingredients can enhance pigs utilization of the nutrients and energy they contain. read more
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Zinc Deficiency in Animal, Human Diets Should be Avoided
2016-06-17 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
GERMANY - New research carried out by the Chair of Animal Nutrition at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has found that even minimal zinc deficiency impairs digestion, albeit without any typical symptoms such as skin problems or fatigue. Hence, short-term zinc deficiency in the diet should be avoided.
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Environmental benefits of vegetarian diets revealed
2016-06-04 19:26:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Digital Journal: The environmental impact of eating meat has been well-documented, but what about a vegetarian or vegan diet? A new study suggests meat-free alternatives carry a lower environmental burden. One study (from the Universality of Michigan) has shown the impact of consuming an 8-ounce steak, once all of the factors of rearing, slaughtering and cooking the animal, have been accounted for is equivalent to driving a small car for 29 miles. This leads some to call for vegetarian alternatives to be used...
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Researchers Seek Alternatives for Piglet Starter Diets
2016-05-26 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - A researcher with the Prairie Swine Center says scientists are examining a number of products that could be used in place of spray-dried plasma in starter diets for early weaned piglets, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Xylanase Addition to Rice Bran Diets Increases Energy Value for Pigs
2016-05-20 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Research at the University of Illinois is finding ways to make rice bran, an abundant co-product of the production of white rice for human consumption, more efficient as a feed ingredient for pigs.
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