Alternatives to zinc oxide in weanling pigs

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Research: Seaweed supplements and the impact on manure

New research published in the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment shows that the positive impact of seaweed as a dietary supplement may also extend to the impact of manure in pasture soils. » Read More...

Health Watch: Outbreak of avian flu forces B.C. farmer to euthanize 17,000 turkeys

While the worst of the epidemic was thought to be over in Canada only a few months ago, commercial flocks have continued to be devastated. » Read More...

Research: Prospects for swine feed costs in 2024

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This little piggy needs less zinc

The swine industry practice of weaning piglets at two to three weeks in age (rather than at 10 to 12 weeks as occurs in nature) and moving them from sow’s milk to a dry cereal-based diet can come with consequences. To head off these consequences, many swine farmers add Zinc Oxide to their weanling pigs’ dry feed. However, feeding high levels of Zn leads to more excretion in the feces which ultimately gets spread on crop land contributing to heavy metal accumulation in the environment. » Read More...

Events

Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow Webinar Series

January 15, 2024 | Online » Read More...

International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE)

January 30 | Atlanta, GA » Read More...

Cattlecon

January 31 | Orlando, FL » More info

National Poultry Show

February 7 | London, ON » Read More...

Southwestern Ontario Pork Conference

February 21 | Ridgetown, ON » Read More...