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Effects of encapsulated sodium butyrate and phytogenic on growth performance, c...
Silva,Caio Abércio da; Bridi,Ana Maria; Dias,Cleandro Pazinato; Callegari,Marco Aurélio; Nunes,Ernani Caixeta; Pierozan,Carlos Rodolfo; Foppa,LucianaABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate two feed additives, one based on encapsulated sodium butyrate (Adimix® Precision) (AD) and the other, a phytogenic (Apex® 5) (AX), associated or not with an antimicrobial growth promoter (tylosin) during the growth and finishing phases on performance, carcass characteristics and health conditions. A total of 300 barrows and females were distributed in six treatmen...
Characterization and influence of production factors on growing and finishing p...
Silva,Caio Abércio da; Agostini,Piero da Silva; Dias,Cleandro Pazinato; Callegari,Marco Aurélio; Santos,Rita de Kássia Silva dos; Novais,Aliny KétilimABSTRACT The objective of this study was to identify and quantify, through mathematical models, the main factors of production in growing and finishing pig units linked to three Brazilian cooperatives located in Western Region of Paraná State that influence the parameters of daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio. The records of 216 growing and finishing farms from 2010 to 2013, representing 1,533 batches,...
Environment, facilities, and management of hospital pens in growing and finishi...
Pierozan,Carlos Rodolfo; Dias,Cleandro Pazinato; Silva,Caio Abércio daABSTRACT The objective of this study was to describe the housing system in the hospital pens on growing and finishing (GF) pig farms. This work was developed by using a questionnaire and was conducted between January and April, 2016. Forty-four GF commercial farms (a total of 41,111 animals) were involved, seeking to raise issues concerning the facilities of the hospital pens, environment, management, feeding a...
The effect of supplementing sow and piglet diets with different forms of iron
Novais,Aliny Kétilim; Silva,Caio Abércio da; Santos,Rita de Kássia Silva dos; Dias,Cleandro Pazinato; Callegari,Marco Aurélio; Oliveira,Eduardo Raele deABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of chelated iron supplementation on gestating and lactating sows and on their suckling and weaned piglets. Reproductive traits, piglet performance, hematological parameters, and the iron concentrations in colostrum, milk, and stillborn livers were measured. Ninety-six sows were subjected to one of three treatment groups. Group T1 comprised pregnant...
The brazilian pig industry can adopt european welfare standards: a critical ana...
Dias,Cleandro Pazinato; Silva,Caio Abércio da; Manteca,XavierAnimal welfare is an issue of growing concern worldwide. Since the 1960s, Europe has led the discussions on this subject, developing the supporting science and the necessary standards. Currently, European welfare standards on pig farms set the global standards and may represent a potential marketing barrier for commercial pork production. Brazil is one of the largest producers and exporters of pork and has inte...