September 05, 2012

05/09/12: Pig special

Hello,
Today we have a pig special daily digest.
  • First up , The University College Cork, Ireland has published research into using seaweed extracts in pork diets.  Scientists found that the addition of Laminaria digitata improved the quality and shelf-life of fresh pork.  Read more...
  • Helping pigs digest phosphorus.  Research at the University of Illinois, USA has revealed that adding phytase to diets improves phosphorus digestibility.  Read more...
  • Chinese researchers have reported that a Lactobacillus plantarum strain was found to have probiotic effects, improving pig growth and pork quality.  Read more...

Devil's Marbleyard: Pig
Devil's Marbleyard: Pig (Photo credit: Vicky TGAW)

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