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    Knowledge on pigs

    Read all the latest valuable insights shared by our pig nutritionists. In below videos and articles they share knowledge and experience on healthy nutrition and management for pigs.
    Pigs  |  Published: 2023-02-27

    Not all soy protein concentrates are the same

    Weaners tolerate dehulled soybean meal very badly. That’s why high quality soy protein concentrate is a vital feed ingredient for weaners right up to 15 kg.
    Read more about the characteristics for soy protein concentrates written by Julie Holsbo, Nutritionist at Vilomix.
    Pigs  |  Published: 2022-11-23

    Feeding strategies for profitable growth in finishers from 30kg

    Successful fattening is a balancing act between feed intake and conversion.

    The best growth, meat percentage and feed consumption are the top goals of your feeding strategy for finishers. So, how can you achieve that to maximise your profit margins? There are three primary factors you need to consider.
    Pigs  |  Published: 2022-12-30

    The role of feed in longevity of breeding sows

    Many factors influence sow longevity and survival. So how important is targeted feed management to a longer life of performance?
    Pigs  |  Published: 2022-09-30

    New Harvest - new challenges

    Many farmers have already started on feeding the crops from the new harvest 2022. As always it is exciting to learn about the content of nutrients and other details about the crops.
    Piglets  |  Published: 2022-09-09

    Raising healthy piglets in the post-weaning phase

    Fresh feed, plenty of water and a warm, clean barn are key factors for uniform, cost-efficient growth.
    Piglets  |  Published: 2022-06-23

    Successful piglet weaning in the post-zinc era

    Development of a healthy digestive tract is a primary goal of efficient weaning strategies.
    Piglets  |  Published: 2022-04-20

    Extra focus on hygiene, drying out and bedding for zinc-free weaning

    The objective of washing and disinfecting is to keep the level of infection low and to give the pigs the best possible welfare and growth conditions. 
    Pigs  |  Published: 2022-08-23

    Taking the new grain into the feeding of pigs - What to remember?

    The summer of 2022 had a huge negative impact on grain production - especially for corn, sunflower and soybean.
    Sows  |  Published: 2022-04-19

    Best feed practices prepare piglets for weaning

    Modern sow herds stand out for their large litters. Their piglets vary in size and are more likely to be small. During the first three to five weeks, the right feed is critical both to piglet survival and growth.
    Sows  |  Published: 2022-02-22

    Get ready for insemination in less than six days

    Excessive weight loss in the farrowing house can cause a critical delay in a sow’s production cycle. The longer it takes to regain weight after weaning, the more unproductive days are likely to pass before the sow is ready for the next insemination.
    Piglets  |  Published: 2022-02-21

    are mycotoxins a threat for my animals?

    Analyzes made on crops harvested in Denmark in the season 2021 show that no samples are found without contamination with mycotoxins.
    Piglets  |  Published: 2021-12-09

    SUCCESSFUL ZINC REPLACEMENT IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE FEED

    High levels of zinc oxide (ZnO) are an effective weapon against the gastrointestinal bacteria that frequently cause diarrhoea in piglets during the weaning transition. 
    Sows  |  Published: 2021-12-07

    THREE STEPS TO HIGH-PERFORMING LACTATING SOWS

    Sow milk production and piglet mortality are prime concerns during farrowing and lactation. Read more on how an optimal feeding strategy maximises milk production for healthy piglets. 
    Piglets  |  Published: 2021-11-24

    webinar: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ZINC-FREE FEEDING: MEET A DANISH FARMER

    Meet the Danish farmer Anders Rold for a discussion on his practical experiences with phasing out zinc oxide. You will see footage from his farrowing and weaning units to learn what exactly he did to overcome feeding without zinc oxide.
    Sows  |  Published: 2021-10-27

    HOW TO MAINTAIN TIP-TOP PRODUCTIVITY IN GESTATING SOWS

    A well-managed feeding strategy keeps body condition in balance through every reproductive cycle.
    Pigs  |  Published: 2021-11-19

    MYCOTOXINS – AN INVISIBLE DARK SIDE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

    Climate change is expected to have a severe impact on the development of mycotoxins in crops, with negative consequences for livestock health and performance. 
    Sows  |  Published: 2021-09-16

    From the perfect gilt to a lifetime of performance

    A well-timed, tailored feed strategy is everything up to the first insemination, marking the transition from healthy gilt to highly productive sow.
    Swine  |  Published: 2021-08-18

    Why is it important that grain analysis are made periodically?

    From time to time we observe drops in production results when farmers start to use grain after the new harvest. 
    Swine  |  Published: 2021-07-08

    HIGH POTENTIAL RISK OF MYCOTOXIN CONTAMINATED GRAIN

    Harvest time is up and risk arises of possible mycotoxin contamination that may decrease production results.
    Swine  |  Published: 2021-07-08

    pre-harvest recommendations

    To help you maintain the high production productivity in the swine sections during the period from July to September we have gathered some main recommendations.
    Piglets  |  Published: 2021-07-07

    phasing out zinc oxide at danish pig farms

    Vilomix runs a project together with SEGES (the Danish Swine Research Center) with the purpose of finding solutions to the home mixers' challenges in the work of phasing out the medical zinc oxide. Hear the first Danish farmer finishing in the project talking about his experiences.

     

     
    Piglets  |  Published: 2021-07-06

    Good results with milk cups and gruel feed

    At the Danish farmer Jørgen Gram from Vojens milk cups and gruel feed for his piglets have given weaned pigs of 8 kg. Good management and highly-functional sows make it possible to wean large, healthy piglets that are already well used to eating. That means a lot for health in the farrowing unit and early weaning unit. 
    Swine  |  Published: 2021-06-08

    Webinar: Gain the newest knowledge on mycotoxins - and be prepared for the 2021 harvest

    Join us for our webinar on June 22, 2021 at 1.00-2.00 pm CET - where we will provide insights on the extent of mycotoxins and the risk of feeding your swine with feed contaminated with mycotoxins.
    Piglets  |  Published: 2021-06-07

    Superior starter feed made it possible to wean smaller piglets

    When influenza was rife in his farrowing unit, Danish pig farmer Michael Møller had to wean smaller piglets than normal. That required a different, superior feed. 
    Swine  |  Published: 2021-05-12

    mycotoxins in straw?

    Straw is used large scale in pig production for different purposes - mainly for pig housing, bedding and welfare. But what if mycotoxins enter the straw? We comment on a straw mycotoxin analysis conducted in Denmark.
    Swine  |  Published: 2021-05-05

    Adjusting the feed during summer

    During the summer period temperatures increase and it has an influence on the well-being and performance of your pigs. Pigs are highly sensible to heat stress because they can only sweat to a limited extent.

     
    Piglets  |  Published: 2021-04-09

    Get the pigs off to a good start

    A smoothly running farrowing unit is vital for achieving strong and uniform pigs ready for the weaning unit. As a supplement to the sow milk a lot of farmers use a high quality milk replacer in the farrowing unit. 

     
    Sows  |  Published: 2021-03-20

    Practical experiences with bringing down piglet mortality

    The preweaning period is one of the most important and sensitive periods of the piglet´s life. Management and feeding can make a significant difference in the survival of a large number of healthy and well developed pigs. We visited the Danish farm Frihedslund to discuss this.
    Sows  |  Published: 2021-03-15

    Piglet mortality is sadly still a hot topic

    Over the last 10 years, three more piglets have been born on average per litter. More and sustained focus in the farrowing unit has resulted in mortality rates remaining at the same level as in 2010, despite more piglets per litter.

     
    Swine  |  Published: 2021-03-10

    The importance of strict hygiene in feed silos

    We have seen a surge in different types of toxins in recent years, along with many different levels of toxins in livestock production.

     

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