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View article: PSXIII-3 Effects of supplementing threonine above the nutritional requirements in diets with soybean hulls on growth performance and digesta transit of growing pigs.
PSXIII-3 Effects of supplementing threonine above the nutritional requirements in diets with soybean hulls on growth performance and digesta transit of growing pigs. Open
Soybean hulls (SBH) are a low-cost, abundantly available fiber-rich coproduct used in pig diets to reduce feed costs and environmental footprints, thus contributing to more sustainable swine production. However, fiber-rich diets can increa…
View article: Barrows and gilts respond differently as experimental models for Escherichia coli challenge during the nursery phase
Barrows and gilts respond differently as experimental models for Escherichia coli challenge during the nursery phase Open
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of Escherichia coli (E. coli) F4 challenge in nursery piglets, and to develop an experimental model to be used in research. Ninety-six weaned piglets were divided in a 2 x 2 factoria…
View article: Associations between the genotypes of the calpain and cal-pastatin genes and performance, carcass parameters and meat quality in Nelore cattle
Associations between the genotypes of the calpain and cal-pastatin genes and performance, carcass parameters and meat quality in Nelore cattle Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the associations between polymorphisms in the calpain (CAPN) and calpastatin (CAST) genes with the performance, carcass quality and meat quality traits of Nelore cattle. A total of 95 male Nelore…
View article: Harnessing silver nanoparticles to promote swine growth: a safer alternative to antibiotics
Harnessing silver nanoparticles to promote swine growth: a safer alternative to antibiotics Open
Os antibióticos melhoradores de desempenho (AMD) têm sido amplamente utilizados na suinocultura. No entanto, seu uso apresenta implicações para a segurança sanitária global. As nanopartículas de prata (AgNPs) possuem propriedades antibióti…
View article: Supplementation with Tributyrin for Gestating Sows Reduces Stillborn Rate and Increases Litter Birth Weight
Supplementation with Tributyrin for Gestating Sows Reduces Stillborn Rate and Increases Litter Birth Weight Open
This study evaluated the performance of gestating and lactating sows supplemented with tributyrin from gestation until the end of lactation. Additionally, it assessed the effects of this supplementation on pig growth performance during the…
View article: Silver Accumulation and Ionomic Profile Alterations in Pigs: Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticles as Feed Supplements and Potential Human Exposure
Silver Accumulation and Ionomic Profile Alterations in Pigs: Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticles as Feed Supplements and Potential Human Exposure Open
View article: Performance, carcass, and pork traits in barrows and gilts slaughtered over 130 kg: insights from a Brazilian perspective
Performance, carcass, and pork traits in barrows and gilts slaughtered over 130 kg: insights from a Brazilian perspective Open
Brazil is a major pork producer, with increasing market demands driving heavier slaughter weights. Sexual condition is a well stablished factor influencing pig performance, carcass composition, and pork quality, with previous studies focus…
View article: The Role of Nutrition Across Production Stages to Improve Sow Longevity
The Role of Nutrition Across Production Stages to Improve Sow Longevity Open
Modern hyperprolific sows are increasingly susceptible to health challenges. Their rapid growth rates predispose them to locomotor disorders, while high metabolic demands, reduced backfat thickness, and increased protein accretion heighten…
View article: Perceptions of swine euthanasia among Brazilian caretakers from non-integrated swine farms
Perceptions of swine euthanasia among Brazilian caretakers from non-integrated swine farms Open
Timely and humane euthanasia is crucial for animal welfare on swine farms, yet challenges persist in its implementation, particularly in Brazil, where the responsibility often falls to caretakers lacking training. This study aimed to asses…
View article: Soluble and insoluble fiber blend improves farrowing performance and colostral immunoglobulin concentration in sows without altering fecal microbiota
Soluble and insoluble fiber blend improves farrowing performance and colostral immunoglobulin concentration in sows without altering fecal microbiota Open
View article: Profitability and Transition Strategies for Group Housing Systems in Swine Production
Profitability and Transition Strategies for Group Housing Systems in Swine Production Open
View article: Aspartic protease supplementation enhancing the performance, carcass characteristics, nutrient digestibility and economic viability, without changing blood parameters and salivary cortisol of pigs
Aspartic protease supplementation enhancing the performance, carcass characteristics, nutrient digestibility and economic viability, without changing blood parameters and salivary cortisol of pigs Open
Aiming to study the performance, carcass characteristics, nutrient digestibility, blood parameters, salivary cortisol levels, and economic viability of pigs administered aspartic protease, a total of 135 pigs were housed in pens in a rando…
View article: Can Saccharomyces cerevisiae supplementation improve piglets’ performance and intestinal health after weaning?
Can Saccharomyces cerevisiae supplementation improve piglets’ performance and intestinal health after weaning? Open
This study aimed to assess the impact of two commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains (CHY1 and CHY2) on the intestinal health and performance of weaned piglets challenged with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli during the nursery phase. …
View article: The effects of feeding sows at onset of farrowing supplemental energy (blend of carbohydrates and glycerol) on farrowing kinetics and piglet vitality
The effects of feeding sows at onset of farrowing supplemental energy (blend of carbohydrates and glycerol) on farrowing kinetics and piglet vitality Open
Delivering piglets is one of the most energy-demanding activities sows undergo in their lifetime. Sows can have myometrial contractions from 2 to 12 h before the first piglet is expelled as well as a nest-building behavior. Thus, when the …
View article: Effects of Polyherbal Formulation As a Natural Replacer of Choline Chloride in Weaned Piglet Diets: Impacts on Performance and Blood Parameters
Effects of Polyherbal Formulation As a Natural Replacer of Choline Chloride in Weaned Piglet Diets: Impacts on Performance and Blood Parameters Open
W eaning is arguably one of the most stressful events in the life of the pig (Campbell et al., 2013).During this critical phase, piglets are exposed to a host of stressors, including removal from the sow, transportation, interaction with u…
View article: A new approach: preventive protocols with yeast products and essential oils can reduce the in-feed use of antibiotics in growing-finishing pigs
A new approach: preventive protocols with yeast products and essential oils can reduce the in-feed use of antibiotics in growing-finishing pigs Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of yeast products (YP) and essential oils (EO) in total or partial replacement to in-feed antibiotic protocols (growth promoter and prophylactic), both in recommended doses and in ove…
View article: Dose of phytase from either <i>Aspergillus niger</i> or <i>Escherichia coli</i> on performance of nursery piglets
Dose of phytase from either <i>Aspergillus niger</i> or <i>Escherichia coli</i> on performance of nursery piglets Open
Supplementing swine diets with phytase increases phosphorus release by approximately 50% from cereal phytates. The increase in phosphorus availability allows for a reduction in dietary phosphorus supplementation from mineral sources and de…
View article: A Cost-Benefit Perspective on the Influence of High-Protein Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (Hp-Ddgs) Pricing and Inclusion Levels on Economic Sustainability in Pig Production
A Cost-Benefit Perspective on the Influence of High-Protein Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (Hp-Ddgs) Pricing and Inclusion Levels on Economic Sustainability in Pig Production Open
View article: Physicochemical Properties, Short Chain Fatty Acids Production and in Vitro Fermentation of Fibrous Ingredients Using Cecal Inoculum from Sows
Physicochemical Properties, Short Chain Fatty Acids Production and in Vitro Fermentation of Fibrous Ingredients Using Cecal Inoculum from Sows Open
View article: Impact of High-Protein Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (Hp-Ddgs) on Early Growth Benefits and Carcass Quality Trade-Offs in Pigs
Impact of High-Protein Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (Hp-Ddgs) on Early Growth Benefits and Carcass Quality Trade-Offs in Pigs Open
View article: Enhancing the performance, carcass characteristics, diet digestibility, and economic viability of pigs in the growing and finishing phases through aspartic protease supplementation: a comprehensive evaluation
Enhancing the performance, carcass characteristics, diet digestibility, and economic viability of pigs in the growing and finishing phases through aspartic protease supplementation: a comprehensive evaluation Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance, carcass characteristics, diet digestibility, blood parameters, salivary cortisol levels, and economic viability of pigs administered aspartic protease during the growing and fini…
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Creep Feeding Effects on Piglet Pre- and Post-Weaning Performance
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Creep Feeding Effects on Piglet Pre- and Post-Weaning Performance Open
In the present systematic review and meta-analysis, we evaluated the effects of providing piglets with creep feed during lactation on piglet pre- and post-weaning performance. A total of 20 articles met the inclusion criteria. Creep feedin…
View article: Artisanal Minas cheese parameters associated with regions of origin in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Artisanal Minas cheese parameters associated with regions of origin in Minas Gerais, Brazil Open
Artisanal cheese production involves a centuries-old tradition in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, playing an important historical and social role. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of artisanal Minas cheeses fr…
View article: Evaluation of the use of Kolin plus™ FC (polyherbal formulation) as a natural replacer of choline chloride in weaned piglet diets: Effects on performance and blood variables
Evaluation of the use of Kolin plus™ FC (polyherbal formulation) as a natural replacer of choline chloride in weaned piglet diets: Effects on performance and blood variables Open
Background Choline is a vitamin-like nutrient that plays a crucial role in several biological processes. Choline is typically added to pig diets in the form of choline chloride. However, the use of this synthetic choline has some disadvant…
View article: Herbal choline as an alternative to choline chloride in the diet of nursery piglets
Herbal choline as an alternative to choline chloride in the diet of nursery piglets Open
The objective of this work was to evaluate the replacement of choline chloride supplementation by herbal choline in the diet of nursery piglets. The experimental design was randomized complete blocks (initial weight and sex) with 80 piglet…
View article: DGAT and LEP gene polymorphisms and their association with carcass characteristics and the lipid profile of meat from Nellore cattle
DGAT and LEP gene polymorphisms and their association with carcass characteristics and the lipid profile of meat from Nellore cattle Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the association of polymorphisms in the diacylglycerol acyltransferase ( DGAT ) and leptin ( LEP ) genes with the performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and lipid profile of Nellore …
View article: Relationship between creep feeding intake and piglet’s performance in the nursery phase
Relationship between creep feeding intake and piglet’s performance in the nursery phase Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of creep feeding during the pre-weaning stage on the performance of piglets at nursery phase, as well as to estimate the economic viability of its application. A total of 125 piglets …
View article: Peripheral Glycemia and Farrowing Traits in Pigs: An Observational Study
Peripheral Glycemia and Farrowing Traits in Pigs: An Observational Study Open
View article: Lipid profile of artisanal Minas cheese from certified regions in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Lipid profile of artisanal Minas cheese from certified regions in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil Open
The objective of this work was to determine the fatty acid profile of artisanal Minas cheese from seven certified regions in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. A total of 78 samples were collected in regions where the producers were regist…
View article: Artisanal Minas cheese parameters associated with regions of origin in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Artisanal Minas cheese parameters associated with regions of origin in Minas Gerais, Brazil Open
Artisanal cheese production involves a centuries-old tradition in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, playing an important historical and social role. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of artisanal Minas cheeses fr…