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Brazil reduces antibiotics inside and outside farms


Cooling down for more hygiene, less ammonia


Interview: Mario Faccin, in charge of over 500,000 pigs


The Bigger Picture: Russia is on fire


Improving the chances of piglet survival


35 NUTRITION


Much attention is paid to correct sow nutrition strategies during gestation and lactation. Yet what about hormonal levels during the transition phase? As hormones are derived from nutrients, these components should not be forgotten.


24 FARM VISIT


Pig producer Roy Hannen likes to think differently. He created additional space inside the pig house simply by increasing the pig flow and emphasising hygiene and quality feed. Working consistently is an absolute necessity.


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BIOSECURITY


Ever since the introduction of PEDv in 2013, the US has been extra aware of the risk of diseases entering through feed- stuffs. No wonder that the role of feed gets a major emphasis in US research on ASF. What role can feed play in transmis- sion and mitigation of the virus?


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