Effect of an NSP-Hydrolysing Enzyme (Rovabio Excel®) in the Diet of Lactating Sows on Feed Intake, Body Condition and Litter Performance and In Vivo and In Vitro Nutrient Digestibility
The main ingredients in cereal grains are protein and starch. These nutrients are surrounded by non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) which are indigestible carbohydrates. To release the nutrients, the cell wall must be broken down, but this is difficult as some are soluble in water resulting in...
Enriching Pork Products with Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Affect Pork Quality
Consuming omega-3 fatty acids has benefits to human health. When a pig consumes fatty acids, they are deposited in the pork fat. This is true when consuming flaxseed or flaxseed oil which enriches the carcass in omega-3 fatty acids. Co-extruding the flaxseed with peas, such...
The Effect on Growing Pig Performance of Changes in Energy Intake Achieved Through Restriction of Feed Intake Versus Changes in Dietary Energy Concentration
Altering the energy density of the diet or restricting feed intake can manipulate the pig's energy. These changes in energy intake were monitored to see the pig's response. Dietary energy changes may not change the energy intake of the pig, but restriction of feed does....
Impact of Feeding Diets Containing Extruded Flaxseed Meal and Vitamin E in Finishing Swine
Other pork attributes should not be reduced when enriching pork with omega-3 fatty acids. Eating omega-3 enriched pork can have health benefits when consumed so it is desirable to produce. Feeding flaxseed enriches the omega-3 content of the pork, especially in high fat products. Previously,...
Canadian Hog Journal Fall 2020
Articles in the Fall 2020 Canadian Hog Journal Include: Hot Issues: In Pursuit of Producer-Packer Shared Value, Keeping African Swine Fever out of Canada, Pro-Trucker Rallies Steer Towards Change Meetings between producers and packers took place virtually. Olymel is adding bonuses but demands certification from...
Canadian Hog Journal Summer 2020
Articles in the Summer 2020 Canadian Hog Journal Include: Hot Issues: Producer-Packer Tensions Threaten Viability, Tracking COVID-19's Continued Impact, Governments Work to Curb Farm Trespassing Producers and packers continue to have a lopsided relationship in favour of processing. Loans are more available in Canada for...
Canadian Hog Journal Spring 2020
Articles in the Spring 2020 Canadian Hog Journal Include: Hot Issues: Defending the Pork Value Chain During COVID-19, Buying into Biosecurity can be a Burden So far in the recent months of COVID-19, food demand remains unchanged, though losses are projected for the future. Spring...
Canadian Hog Journal Banff 2020
Articles in the Banff 2020 Canadian Hog Journal Include: The Right to Farm is Under Fire Studies publishing results that make swine farming seem like a risk to the public are being spread, even though the information is inaccurate. Lots of lawsuits are currently ongoing...
Canadian Hog Journal Fall 2019
Articles in the Fall 2019 Canadian Hog Journal Include: Hot Issues: Eco-Friendly Tech Helps Farms Offset Carbon and Costs A new heat recovery unit helps improve operational profitability and self-reliance. Combined heat and power generates electricity and heat at the same time. Industry News: Swine Breeders'...
Canadian Hog Journal Summer 2019
Articles in the Summer 2019 Canadian Hog Journal Include: For the Love of Science: What is the Long-Term Production and Economic Impact of Feeding Deoxynivalenol-Contaminated Feed to Finisher Pigs? Mycotoxins continue to be a concern for agriculture. It may be possible to feed diets with higher...