Starch Kinetics and Fibre Fermentation of Peas in Pigs
Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the variable DE and NE content of peas in pigs but chemical composition does not explain it. DE content and chemical composition were studied compared to the rate of fibre fermentation in the large intestine or the rate of...
The Efficacy of Eight Different Feed Additives on Mitigating the Effects of Deoxynivalenol (DON)
Fusarium moulds contaminating cereal and grains such as wheat and corn produce the trichothecene mycotoxin DON. Symptoms of ingestion include feed refusal, vomiting and can largely affect the financial viability of a commercial pig farm. Different feed additives can reduce the effects of the mycotoxin....
Impact of Feeding Micro-Aid® to Sows on Litter Performance
Micro-Aid® is produced from a plant extract and is used to mediate emissions from animal manures. It is an all-natural product, but it may reduce intestinal ammonia production and alter microbial populations. Some reports state that it may increase the level of immunoglobulins in colostrum...
Digestible and Net Energy Content of Peas in Weaned Pigs, Growing Pigs and Gestating Sows
Since peas have high DE, NE and lysine content, they have become an essential feed ingredient in swine production. Weaned pigs, growing pigs and gestating sows may have different DE and NE values. Different peas grown in Western Canada vary due to variable growing conditions...
Hulless Barley as Health-Promoters for Pig’s Gastrointestinal Tract
The consumer of pork products prefers that pork is devoid of antibiotics due to fear of bacteria resistant to antibiotics developing. Pig gut health needs to be good in order to get maximum use out of nutrients and prevent diarrhea occurrence. Prebiotics are of interest...
Feeding Extruded Flaxseed to Produce Omega-3 Enriched Pork
Human health benefits have been noted from omega-3 fatty acids. Most meat has low amounts due to feed ingredients lacking omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed has alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and could be a source for omega-3 in pork. Three levels of extruded flaxseed were studied...
Flaxseed Meal in Swine Rations: Chemical Composition, Energy Content and Phosphorus Availability
A full nutritional profile must be completed on flaxseed meal in order to include it as a regular ingredient for swine. Chemical composition, availability of nutrients, DE and NE values were investigated. Phosphorus availability is low in flaxseed meal as 70% of it is bound...
Flaxseed Meal in Swine Rations: Growth Performance and Carcass Fatty Acid Profile
The flaxseed crushing industry has flaxseed meal as a by-product. Many potential health benefits have been noticed from α-linolenic acid (ALA). Flaxseed is the richest plant-based source of ALA. Creating a product enriched with omega-3 fatty acids through flaxseed and its by-products is a goal...
Does the Energy of Peas Depend on Their Composition
Composition varies largely throughout pea samples in the Prairies. This variation may affect the energy value of the peas and therefore the energy supplied to the pigs. Protein and starch content had a wide variation while the energy variation was much lower, probably due to...
Impact of Piglet Birth Weight on Growout Performance and Carcass Quality
Reduced birth weight has consequences including changes in proportions of primary and secondary muscle fibres. This may effect adult muscle composition and eating quality of the meat. Reduced birth weight is related to increased litter size. By increasing the litter size by one, average birth...