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The gastrointestinal tract is one of the main organs affected by heat stress. Diarrhea, watery feces, digestive infections, inflammation of the intestinal tissues, etc are triggered by the exposure to high temperatures. In recent years, the gastrointestinal problems that happen during heat stress have been linked to a failure of the gut barrier function (leaky gut). […]
Continue Reading →A syndrome called “leaky gut” has gained quite a bit of attention lately in human medicine. The term “leaky gut syndrome” is used to describe the condition of “hyperpermeable intestines” that takes place when the intestinal lining becomes more porous and its barrier function is no longer functioning properly. The fallout results in larger, undigested […]
Continue Reading →ChampionPig© is our program based on natural ingredients that focuses on sows and piglets ChampionPig© is our program based on natural ingredients, to be used from gestation to the end of nursery, that is able to deliver 5-10 kg more at slaughter, averaging 6.5 kg more, and a 60% reduction of mortality at the end of […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Essential oils are a promising alternative to antibiotics Essential oils are concentrated hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. They are usually obtained by distillation, extraction with liquid carbon dioxide or microwaving. Essential oils contain a very complex mixture of volatile molecules that are can be classified in two main groups, according to their […]
Continue Reading →Watch the video here or click to go to our Youtube channel. Related products SupraPlus© is a liquid mix that contains essential oils, electrolytes, rapidly absorbed sugars and vitamin E. PigletPlus© is a mixture of plant extracts, organic acids and mycotoxin binders designed as a complete answer to gut health problems in weaned piglets. To be added to […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →When chicory extract is added to a culture of Lactobacillus acidophilus, bacterial growth and metabolic activity are enhanced Chicory root extract is rich in inulin. Inulin is a dietary fiber that naturally exists in many plants, has a high content of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and acts as a natural prebiotic. Many studies show that prebiotics can […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Essential oils with fresh flavor relieve heat stress in boars, sows and gilts Pigs are more sensitive to high temperatures than other species: they do not sweat, their lungs are small and they are covered by a thick layer of subcutaneous fat. Heat stress affects not only pigs in grower-finisher stage, but also the breeding […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →A combination of PigletPlus© and SupraPlus© Weaning is a traumatic time for the young piglet, as the animal faces sudden social, environmental and nutritional stressors. During the first 3 to 4 days post-weaning, it loses weight and may not consume enough feed or water to meet its needs. As a consequence, immediately after weaning there […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Oral rehydration fastens recovery and cuts down mortality in challenged piglets Being properly hydrated is crucial for the metabolism of all living organisms. Likewise, nursery piglets need to stay hydrated at all moments in order to grow fast and stay healthy. However, as their metabolic rate is very fast and their body weight is […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Low blood levels of vitamin E may be impairing the health of your animals and the productivity of your farm Vitamin E (or alfa-tocopherol) deficiency is an old problem in pig herds. It was widespread in pigs of all ages 50 years ago and today, in despite of all the advances in swine nutrition, it […]
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