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Photo: Limagrain

29-09-2021 | Article

Popcorn for piglets – how to enhance digestibility?

The impact of unintentional feed restriction is undoubtedly a factor at high stocking densities in the later part of the broiler growing cycle. Photo:Hans Prinsen

07-06-2021 | Article

Effects of nutrition on feathering

Photo: Jan WIllem Schouten

07-06-2021 | Article

A good start pays off

For broilers at one to two weeks of age, the main objective should be to reach a stable and diverse gut microbiome. Photo: Koos Groenewold

07-06-2021 | Article

Making every broiler chick fit to survive

Gestating sows in a retrofitted barn in Arkansas, USA. The previous situation, with sow stalls, can still be seen in the distance. - Photo: Jyga Technologies

26-05-2021 | Article

Retrofitting a sow barn – 8 ideas to consider

A sow in the transition phase, as she has just farrowed. - Photo: De Heus

19-05-2021 | Article

Hormones: Essential to think of when feeding sows

Cooling can significantly reduce pen fouling. - Photo: Knut-Håkan Jeppsson

12-05-2021 | Article

Cooling down for more hygiene, less ammonia

On top of heat protocols some transporters come up with additional tools to prevent heat stress. Photo: Hans Prinsen

03-05-2021 | Article

Tailored transport rules in times of extreme heat

As lower water intake during heat stress is undesirable, lowering water lines can encourage chicks to drink more. Photo: AnnevanderWoude

03-05-2021 | Article

Tips and tricks for feeding during heat stress

The aim should be to reduce the thermoregulatory effort for pigs, so that they can recover quickly after heat stress. Photo: IFIP

03-05-2021 | Article

Can we face heat waves with adapted feeding strategies?

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