Livestock

Fütterung Schweine

11.12.2024

Feeding Pigs According to Their Nutrient Requirements Reduces Nutrient Losses

The protein and phosphorus requirements of pigs change according to life phase. Optimised phase feeding can improve nutrient efficiency and reduce the import of feedstuffs. New Agroscope factsheets highlight how this can be achieved and examine trade-offs.
Mischrationen Milchschafe

08.11.2024

Sheep and Goats Feed Selectively

Dairy sheep and goats pick their favourite components out of mixed rations, thereby substantially altering the composition of the feed within a short space of time. This makes the use of mixed rations for small ruminants challenging.
Freiberger

16.10.2024

The DNA of Franches-Montagnes Horses Reveals the Origin of the Breed

The genotype information of over 1,000 horses reveals that the Franches-Montagnes can be distinguished from other historically introgressed breeds. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated, that this kind of information can also be applied to manage the inbreeding within the population.

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