Getting newly weaned pigs to eat several times per day is a first step toward profitable finishing. Crack an egg, and you’ll understand why. A 21-day-old pig’s stomach is approximately 2 ounces, or ...

AMES, Iowa – Research conducted at Iowa State University is dispelling myths about the practice of breeding pigs to improve feed efficiency, a measurement of how well swine convert the feed they ...

Soybean meal is the most economical source of protein for pigs, but the complex carbohydrates (stachyose, raffinose) and ...

The most pressing of which is simply economical: Feed consisting of only vegetable sources tends to be much less expensive than feed that includes animal protein, which makes it an enticing option for ...

Why regulators treat pig feed as a national security issue Long before microplastics entered the conversation, veterinary authorities were already treating pig feed as a biosecurity flashpoint. In ...