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Looking ahead to 2030, the European pig farming industry will undergo a significant transition: piglets with long tails will become the new standard. This change stems from stricter legislation aimed at improving animal welfare. The docking of piglets’ tails is under increasing pressure….

Voorthuizen – Denkavit is launching an innovative raw material for the Denkapig range: grain protein concentrate. This new protein source, of European origin, developed from grain by-products, offers a sustainable alternative to more traditional protein sources such as soy protein concentrate (SPC) in piglet feed, without compromising the performance of young piglets….

A recent study in the Pig Farm, the research centre of Denkavit, has shown that supplementary feeding of piglet milk has a very positive effect on the performance of piglets after weaning. This study compared the performance of piglets with three different feeding programs in the farrowing pen. The piglets were followed after weaning and the positive effect is particularly visible there. In this article we explain the results of our research….

On behalf of the entire Denkavit Group, we wish everyone happy holidays and a healthy New Year!…

For a newborn piglet, consuming colostrum is crucial for a healthy start in their life. Piglets are born without antibodies against pathogens, and they acquire these antibodies only through the intake of colostrum. Colostrum contains valuable nutrients and antibodies that promote piglet immunity and overall growth. To ensure that piglets benefit optimally from this essential source of nutrition, here are some tips and facts for proper colostrum intake in the farrowing pen….

Looking ahead to 2030, the European pig farming industry will undergo a significant transition: piglets with long tails will become the new standard. This change stems from stricter legislation aimed at improving animal welfare. The docking of piglets' tails is under increasing pressure….