While swine productivity and efficiency continue to increase, gases and odors from livestock operations persist and have become a severe problem, with social implications for many countries. Swine facilities are intrinsically associated with air pollutants and the emission of gases, such as ammonia (NH3), hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
In a panel discussion at the Alltech ONE Ideas Conference, Dr. Barry Kerkaert, president of Pipestone Management; Dr. Scott Dee, director of applied research at Pipestone Veterinary Services; and Dr. Jon De Jong, president of Pipestone Nutrition, discussed how a porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) outbreak on their farms led to a surprising discovery about how the illness is transmitted and what they have done to help prevent future issues.
The world of animal nutrition is advancing every day. Novel research, emerging technologies and shifting consumer trends are generating new opportunities. Our goal is to provide a global resource to help improve your farm’s efficiency and to increase your profitability in a more sustainable way.
In the Alltech Pig Knowledge Hub, you can find information, tools and resources on all aspects of pig production, including on-farm challenges; feed, water and nutrition management; housing and husbandry management; health issues; and much more.
The key to ensuring that pigs can thrive and survive in a post-zinc oxide era is for pig producers to adopt a multi-faceted approach that encompasses optimal nutrition, management, health and welfare practices. This blog discusses several factors that, when used in combination, can help alleviate post-weaning diarrhea in young piglets and decrease dependency on zinc oxide.