From mill to farm: The impact of feed manufacturing
We often talk about costs in swine production, especially feed costs, but little is said about the impact that the feed mill can have on the farm's performance and profitability.
Nutrition
Fiber in the diet is important for farrowing performance and colostrum production
The fiber in the diet improves the colostrum yield of sows and it helps reducing farrowing length. But... how many grams of fiber are recommended to be supplied to the sows during last week prior to farrowing?
Nutrition and feeding management strategies to mitigate heat stress in lactating sows
The study confirms the negative impact of both chronic and acute heat stress on feed intake in lactating sows and validates nutritional and management strategies to mitigate it.
Feed costs and trade pressures weigh on South Africa’s Pig Industry
South Africa’s pig industry faces rising feed costs, trade pressures, and logistics disruptions, impacting profitability amid shifting global markets.
Nutritional strategies to reduce sow lameness
A gilt who has compromised limb health on entry to the breeding herd is more vulnerable to early removal as a result of lameness and more vulnerable to the negative production affects associated with it.
Electronic feeders
It seems the new feeders aren't to everyone's liking...
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Feeding the DanBred gilt for prolificacy and longevity: gestation and transition (2 of 2)
The best DanBred sow farms in Denmark have sow mortality as low as 5%, showing that management, including feeding strategies, is the key.
Feeding the DanBred gilt for prolificacy and longevity (1 of 2)
There is plenty of evidence that the weight and backfat level of the gilt at first mating is strongly related to her productive life and longevity.
New animal feed plant opens in Kenya to cut imports
New KSh3B animal feed plant in Kenya adds 200,000-tonne annual capacity, boosting local supply and reducing imports for livestock farmers.
Sow nutrition: Critical points in the transition period (2/2)
Factors we should keep in mind when considering the nutritional needs of sows in the transition period: body condition, parity, piglet mortality, glycogen in piglets, colostrum, and milk.
Sow nutrition: Critical points in the transition period (1/2)
Aspects to keep in mind when considering sows' nutritional needs in the transition period: fetal growth and associated tissues, mammary development, endogenous heat, and adaptive physiological processes.
West Africa, Sahel boost Animal feed Industry development
ECOWAS workshop tackles aflatoxin in animal feed, advancing regional traceability and sustainable feed systems under the EU-supported PRISMA project.
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Experts urge joint action to cut high cost of Livestock feed in Kenya
Kenyan experts call for joint efforts to cut rising livestock feed costs and boost the sector’s productivity, sustainability, and farmer profits.
With historic results, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 comes to a close
The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 successfully concluded its sixth edition in Cali, Colombia, establishing itself as the most important technical and business event for Latin American pig farming.
IITA- Govt partnership to spur growth in Nigeria’s livestock Industry
IITA and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development partner to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through research, innovation, and capacity building.
New livestock policy set to improve Nigeria's nutrition security
Nigeria’s new Livestock Development Policy prioritises animal feed systems to boost productivity, tackle malnutrition, and strengthen exports.
Tanzania Pig Farmers Association hosts experts on quality farming
The Tanzania Pig Farmers Association hosts its first conference in Dar es Salaam, addressing African Swine Fever, nutrition, and quality pig farming.
Post farrowing fever control to maximize feed intake in sows during lactation
Why is it important to take sow temperatures after farrowing? How does feed intake affect litter size?
Amino acids: Fundamentals
Basic principles of amino acids and the concept of ideal protein in swine nutrition.
333 Africa Hosts Northern Nigeria’s Largest Swine Mentorship Program
The program brought together over 550 swine producers and stakeholders from diverse states in Northern Nigeria.
The importance of water consumption for sows in lactation
During lactation ensuring the sow consumes enough water is essential, as well as maintaining the water:feed ratio needed to lessen weight loss in the sow and allow a greater daily gain in the piglets.
Welcome back, Mr. Trump
Our experts Sara Mazo and Francisco Ruíz review the economic policies implemented during Trump's first term: protectionism, tariffs, and deregulation of the energy and agricultural sectors.
333 team attends EuroTier 2024 in Hannover
EuroTier was held from November 12 to 15, 2024, bringing together leaders in livestock innovation and technology.
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