Selisseo (Hydroxy-Selenomethionine): Effects on the Immune System in Swine Developing feeding strategies to help reduce the negative effects of stress on swine is an ongoing challenge. Stressful conditions can increase what are called reactive oxygen species (ROS) which can damage cells and impair immune system function. Selisseo (Hydroxy-Selenomethionine): Effects on the Immune System in Swine Read More »
Use Of DL-Methionine In Holding Late-Finishing Pigs In the event of any market suspension that requires slowing the growth of finishing pigs, pork producers need dependable and economical diets that can reduce growth while maintaining carcass quality. Studies conducted at the Kent Research Farm have resulted in the development of four feeding regimens to reduce feed intakes over a 35 day period through the use of various levels of supplemental Methionine. Use Of DL-Methionine In Holding Late-Finishing Pigs Read More »
Low Soybean Meal Ration Recommendations For NexGen® Starter Program Soybean meal is a valuable protein source in pig diets. It has an ideal blend of amino acids, which comes very close to meeting the nutritional requirements of growing pigs. Unfortunately, there can be physiological challenges when using high levels of soybean meal in pig diets, particularly with young pigs. While the manufacturing process to Low Soybean Meal Ration Recommendations For NexGen® Starter Program Read More »
Supplemental Amino Acids In NexGen® Starters By James Smith, Ph.D., Senior Technical Swine Nutritionist, and Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition Conducting amino acid studies to fine-tune our pig starters are one of several areas of research at the Kent Nutrition Group. In previous research, we evaluated 1,400 pigs involving 180 pens and determined the effects of increasing Supplemental Amino Acids In NexGen® Starters Read More »
Fortification Of NexGen® Starters With Kent Natural Yeast By James Smith, Ph.D., Senior Technical Swine Nutritionist, and Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition Developing nursery feeding programs to enhance the growth, efficiency and health of nursery pigs is critical in helping producers raise more efficient pork. One area of research with pig starters involves evaluating new ingredients. We tested an Fortification Of NexGen® Starters With Kent Natural Yeast Read More »
NutriVantage SwineMAX Improves Profitability and Livability in Growing-Finishing Pigs The unique blend of ingredients in NutriVantage SwineMax work to improve nutrient digestion, gut environment, and allow pigs to adapt to stressors throughout the feeding period. Read to learn how this product can lower death loss, improve feed conversion, and significantly increase profit per pig. NutriVantage SwineMAX Improves Profitability and Livability in Growing-Finishing Pigs Read More »
Evaluation of Amino Acid Imbalances in Corn and Low Protein Diets in Reducing Growth Rate and Feed Intakes in Late Finishing Pigs COVID-19 has forced numerous packing plants to shut down for extended periods of time placing a critical strain on the pork industry as market hogs are being held for longer than expected. This study demonstrates the success of amino acid imbalances in corn and low protein diets to reduce growth. Evaluation of Amino Acid Imbalances in Corn and Low Protein Diets in Reducing Growth Rate and Feed Intakes in Late Finishing Pigs Read More »
Evaluation of Amino Acid Imbalances in Reducing Growth Rate and Feed Intakes in Late Finishing Pigs When an amino acid imbalance is present pigs naturally consume less feed, reducing their growth rate. This study evaluates creating amino acid imbalances to allow producers to effectively manage their finishing hogs ending weight during the struggles of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Evaluation of Amino Acid Imbalances in Reducing Growth Rate and Feed Intakes in Late Finishing Pigs Read More »
Meet the Websters Phil and Lisa are 5th generation sheep farmers who also raise pigs—hundreds of pigs. Read the full article to find out why they choose Blue Seal for their sustainable, animal-centered operation. Meet the Websters Read More »
Use of HydraVantage® Dietary Supplement in SEW Pigs: Impact on Performance and Economics HydraVantage Dietary Supplement is a highly refined, flavored and soluble nutritional premix that can help support the gut and immune system. Read to learn the benefits observed in SEW Pigs when using HydraVantage. Use of HydraVantage® Dietary Supplement in SEW Pigs: Impact on Performance and Economics Read More »
