Geopolitics puts renewed pressure on grain markets
Geopolitics, oil, and a lack of purchases add uncertainty to a grain market that has already priced in the smaller harvests.
Nutrition
The sow shapes the piglet's future (II). How to modulate microbial imprinting to improve productivity
Recent evidence shows that the maternal microbiota can be modified through nutritional strategies, promoting a more beneficial vertical transfer and a more robust neonatal microbiota.
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ArticleThe sow shapes the piglet's future (I): How microbial imprinting can transform swine production
Maternal microbial imprinting describes the influence of the sow's microbiota on piglets' intestinal colonization, immune development, and future performance.
Data sheet: Microminerals (I) - Zinc, copper and iodine
This first installment describes the most relevant physiological and metabolic functions, nutritional recommendations, and the sources of Zn, Cu, and I currently available in the EU for pig feed.
Heat waves in finishing: Should you delay meals or ration feed for better recovery?
In response to heat waves, a study by the Brittany Chamber of Agriculture compares two feeding strategies for finishing pigs: scheduling meals during the coolest hours of the day or implementing temporary rationing followed by overfeeding.
Manure: Another step towards the EU's energy and fertilizer independence? (I)
Europe's dependence on fertilizers and natural gas highlights the importance of making better use of livestock manure as a source of nutrients and renewable energy.
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Data sheets: raw materials and additives
Technical sheets of the main raw materials and additives used in swine feed. They include a comparison of nutritional values from various sources, product
The gut–lung axis: How to rethink respiratory disease control in finishing
When addressing respiratory diseases, the intestine should be considered one of the therapeutic targets.
Dew claw lesions and weak pasterns in sows
Dew claw overgrowth and weak pasterns are welfare and economic problems directly linked to lameness, reduced reproductive performance, and premature culling.
333 Emerging Voices - Study of energy and SID lysine requirements in heavy pigs fed ad libitum
This work concerns the partitioning of energy and SID lysine in ad libitum-fed pigs. Final degree project at the University of Padua, Italy, supervised by Stefano Schiavon.
Commodities market: A quiet summer was forecasted...
The heat wave in Europe and the tension in Hormuz are bringing volatility back to markets that seemed calm just a few weeks ago.
IPVS 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City: A landmark congress for global pig health and sustainable production
The 28th International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress, held from 16–19 June 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, concluded successfully, bringing together the global swine community for one of the largest scientific gatherings ever organized in the field of pig health and production.
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ReportageNovonesis event explores the future of animal production in Europe
333 was very pleased to have had the opportunity to be present at The Next Era of Animal Production in Europe, held in Córdoba from 24 to 26 June 2026.
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- VIRTUAL TOUR Rationalising the practice of immunocastration
- Grain Treatment: The First Line of Defense Against Mould and Mycotoxins
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- VIRTUAL TOUR Enhancing the value of immunocastration
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Early intake post-weaning: The real turning point for gut health
Historically, the focus surrounding weaned piglets has been on preventing and controlling post-weaning diarrhea. However, the physiological processes that occur in the first few days after weaning remain poorly understood, despite being essential for gut health. Recent research suggests that immediate post-weaning feeding plays a crucial role in the animal's subsequent development and growth.
Variation in intake: A way to improve robustness
Animals with less variation in daily intake showed lower mortality, greater daily gain, and fewer medication treatments.
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ArticleInfographic on individual precision feeding
Individual precision feeding (IPF) seeks to provide each animal with the exact amount of nutrients required daily.
From monitoring to decision-making: Advancements in assessing farm health through metagenomic surveillance
Diagnostic tools should be implemented not only reactively during outbreaks, but also proactively, allowing for early detection of infectious agents to anticipate potential problems.
Grain markets: Between the harvest and chaos
Geopolitical uncertainty, the potential impact of Super El Niño and grain market volatility are keeping forward purchases on hold in a market that still remains within a not overly expensive range.
The role of butyrate and MCFAs in the post-weaning phase
Medium-chain fatty acids can help promote early growth in post-weaning piglets due to their high energy content, antibacterial properties, and ability to support metabolism in immature animals.
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Hepatic protection: an effective strategy against sow mortality?
The administration of a hepatoprotective product at peripartum reduced sow mortality by 73%.
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ArticleShort- & medium-chain fatty acids: fundamentals and functions in swine nutrition
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) play a key role in intestinal health in pigs. In addition to providing readily available energy, they contribute to microbiota modulation, pathogen reduction, and improved digestibility and nutrient absorption, specially in piglets during the post-weaning period.
Microbiota, dysbiosis, and antimicrobial use in swine
Among the elements that are often overlooked is the microbiota, a true "invisible organ" that plays a key role in the health, immunity, and productivity of pigs. Understanding its dynamics and how it becomes imbalanced is increasingly essential for the success of health and nutrition programs.
Stop the ride
The speed at which events have unfolded makes one want to get off this rollercoaster ride of a year, but the world doesn’t stop.
Individual precision feeding: A tool for optimizing nutrient efficiency in finishing pigs
Individual precision feeding facilitates the use of alternative feedstuffs, such as forage, agro-industrial by-products, and others, by allowing them to be provided according to each animal's consumption and growth.
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ArticleOrganic acids and essential oils: how they work, how they differ and why encapsulation changes everything
The withdrawal of ZnO in the EU and the UK, and the pressure to reduce the use of antibiotics, has accelerated the shift to implement alternatives to protect postweaning gut health.
Data sheets: raw materials and additives
Technical sheets of the main raw materials and additives used in swine feed. They include a comparison of nutritional values from various sources, product
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