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13 May 2022
The importance of Feed Hygiene in Zinc Oxide reduction
Pharmacological doses of ZnO were commonly added to piglet diets to support gut health and reduce the incidence of PWD, reducing mortality rates and the long-term improved performance of the animal. However, that option is no longer available to pig producers.
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09 June 2022
Feeding strategies can be sustainable and profitable when raising piglets without zinc oxide
Interview with Dr. Francesc Molist Weaning is an important but highly stressful time for piglets. Several stressors put huge pressure on their digestive and immune systems making piglets vulnerable to diseases, like post-weaning diarrhea (PWD). Zinc oxide (ZnO) has been successfully used as a cost-effective solution of mitigating PWD for many years. But in 2017, the European Commission supported a decision by the European Medicines Agency to move away from using pharmacological doses of ZnO in piglets’ feeds. Because the benefit of using ZnO does not outweigh the negative environmental impact and the associated risk of increasing antimicrobial resistance bacteria. This new context demands for alternative solutions to prevent PWD and maintain the piglet’s health status during weaning. A multifaceted approach needs to be taken which incorporates biosecurity, health care, management, and nutrition. Join us in this interview with DVM, PhD, BBS Francesc Molist, Research & Development manager at Schothorst Feed Research (Netherlands) where we discuss new nutritional approaches when feeding piglets after the ZnO ban and give useful advice for pig producers to maintain a sustainable and profitable production during these new times.
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13 April 2022
Zinc oxide: solving one problem but creating another?
The weaning transition is on one of the most critical stages of the pig’s life. Zinc oxide (ZnO) in pharmacological doses has long been known as an effective way of preventing post-weaning diarrhea (PWD), and controlling E. coli infections.
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Animal Nutrition, Feed hygiene, Gut health
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10 June 2022
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Animal Nutrition, Feed hygiene, Gut health
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09 June 2022
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Animal Nutrition, Feed hygiene, Gut health
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23 May 2022
The role of water in piglet weaning programs without zinc oxide
The imminent ban on the therapeutic use of zinc oxide (ZnO) in pig production in the EU is a consequence of the sanitary and environmental risks posed by the use of ZnO, by the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) in 2019. From the producer's perspective, its application does nothing but adding more complexity to the already highly demanding task of producing pigs efficiently and profitably.
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27 November 2019
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Animal Nutrition, Crimping, Mold inhibition
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22 November 2012
ProSid™ MI 701
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17 November 2020
Trial: the effect of ProPhorce™ SR on eggshell and cuticle quality of old broiler breeders
Day old chick quality is getting more relevant as long as broiler’s performance potential keeps increasing. Bacteria load reduction in day old chicks will result in healthier birds, lower mortality and incidence of infections typically in the first week of bird life.
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Gut health, Animal Nutrition
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22 October 2020
ProPhorce™ Water Solutions
Water is an essential element in nutrition, but it can also be a large source of infection and disease. Taking care of the water supply is vital for having healthy and well performing livestock.
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Animal Nutrition, Gut health
Pattern Lab