Differentiating between yeast products and their derivatives Before we can discuss the different yeast products, their vast versatility of use, and all they have to offer biochemically, we first need to investigate this tiny cell itself. No more than four to five micrometres in size, yeasts are part of the fungi family and are single-celled…
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Jul
Jul
Despite the current challenges being faced by the South African pig industry, including African swine fever (ASF), high raw material and low pork prices, we believe the future is bright if we can capitalise on the opportunities in front of us by working together. The complex challenges we face in today’s production environment call for…
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Oct
Oct
Heat stress in pigs is defined as a physiological response to high environmental temperatures, where an animal is out of its thermoneutral zone and can no longer effectively regulate its body temperature. As a result, animal health, well-being, and performance are negatively affected. The effect of heat stress in pigs When pigs are exposed to…
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Jun
Jun
We have all experienced it, that uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach. Perhaps you felt it just before you had to stand up in front of a large crowd to deliver an important speech, or maybe once when you were on holiday and tried a new dish. It is not a pleasant feeling…
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May
May
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. The aim of Part 1 is to explain the importance of, and the link between, gut health and pig performance, while Part 2 will detail some practical tips for achieving optimum gut health. Piggery owners and managers make a host of decisions every day. Some of those…
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Apr
Apr
In the March/April issue of Porcus we talked about the importance of gut health for pig performance. This follow-up article will detail some top tips on managing gut health for optimum pig performance. Producers and veterinarians alike are being challenged to reduce antibiotic use in pig production, although we know there will be health challenges…