Topic: Swine

High temperature in Pig Production: Understanding and Managing Heat Stress

Heat stress can represent a pressing concern during the summer season. With temperatures frequently above 30 degrees surpassing the 25 degrees comfort range for a pig, the physiological challenges become more pronounced.

How to take up environmental challenges in swine?

The consequences of excess phosphorus in the ration can be harmful to the environment, but they also entail a significant cost, impacting on the sustainability of the sector. For many years, scientists searching on animal nutrition tried to understand the requirements of the animal...

Phosphorus is one of the most important minerals in animal nutrition

Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are essential raw materials for animal health, performance, and well-being. Ca represents 1.9% of the total body weight and is the basis of the bone structure.