How stress hammers a pig’s intestinal system
Apr 10, 2020Susan Spiegel
Experts say some forms of sustained stress can weaken a pig’s immune system and make it more vulnerable to disease and performance losses.
Five ways to maintain pig growth in summer without ractopamine
Apr 01, 2020Susan Spiegel
The summer months can be difficult for pigs — and producers. Pigs typically don’t grow as fast and feed efficiency often takes a hit. Much of the downturn is linked to heat stress, which costs US...
Pigs fed BMD® gain more weight faster despite stress in controlled studies
Oct 29, 2019Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 15: Grower pigs fed BMD® gained weight faster and had better feed efficiency compared to controls despite exposure to commonly encountered production stressors, studies show.
Healthy, stress-free GI tract is key to pigs’ long-term health
Feb 12, 2018Susan Spiegel
A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract is inextricably linked to the nervous system and is generally a strong predictor of a pig’s overall health, said a research veterinarian who specializes in...
