Sian Nichols- Manager at Nutreco
Sian Nichols
- Manager at Nutreco
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Sow lactation performance is critical to piglet survival and pre-weaning growth. Effective lactogenesis combined with strong piglet vigour at birth will help prevent hypoglycaemia and mortality. In addition, immune protection of the sucking pig is dependant on the acquisition of immunoglobulins from the colostrum of the sow. High milk output in lat...
It was the purpose of this study to ascertain whether concentrations of glucose (GLU), urea and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in blood collected from the umbilical cords of newborn piglets vary according to the position of the piglet in the birth order of a litter. Umbilical cord blood is representative of the piglets status at the time of birt...
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of dietary saponins, extracted from the plant Quillaja saponaria, on the concentrations of immunoglabulins in sow colostrum and milk, and additionally to observe any effect on piglet performance. Twenty-two sows were allocated to each of two dietary treatments on day 72 of gestation, balancing fo...
The objective of this study was to determine whether dietary quillaja saponin and curcumin (extract of turmeric) can modify piglet immune status and performance immediately after weaning. Piglets (n = 192) were weaned at 29 +/- 0.1 d and allocated to treatment (six replicates of eight pig per treatment) accounting for weight, litter, and gender, us...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of the plant extracts Yucca shidigera, Quillaja saponaria and a combination (a blend of capsicum, carvacrol and cinnamaldehyde) to stimulate piglet and sow performance when used as supplements in the diets of lactating sows. These extracts were selected for their potential benefits to health,...
A number of antibiotic growth promoters commonly used in EU pig diets have recently been banned following increasing public concern about antibiotic resistance and residues in meat products. Consumer and retail pressure has led to calls for research to identify alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters. It is therefore appropriate to investigate...
