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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of a tincture derived from the aerial parts of Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. (meadowsweet tincture) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl)
- AbstractFollowing a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a tincture from the aerial parts of Filipendula ulmaria (L.)...
From measurement to mitigation: a historical review of livestock emission research in the U.S. Southern and Central Great Plains
- As airborne emissions from agricultural operations began to receive more concentrated scrutiny, the federal Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality was established in the 1996 Farm Bill and began...
190. Effects of High Dietary Inorganic and Organic Selenium Supplementation in Gestating and Lactating Sows on Selenium Status and Piglet Performance.
29/09/2026 - This study evaluated the effects of supplementing sows with different sources and levels of selenium (Se) on sows and piglets Se status as well as piglets’ performance. Sixty-four sows were...
131. Genome-wide DNA Methylation Profiling of in Utero Heat Stressed Gilts Genomically Selected for Heat Stress Tolerance or Sensitivity in the F3 Generation.
29/09/2026 - In utero heat stress (IUHS) impacts postnatal phenotypes leading to a compromised stress response and reduced productivity relative to in utero thermoneutral (IUTN) exposed pigs. The postnatal...
358. Fermented Pomegranate Pomace with Clostridium Butyricum Reduced Diarrhea of Weaned Piglets with F18 Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli.
29/09/2026 - This study aimed to investigate the effects of fermented pomegranate pomace (FPP) with Clostridium butyricum on growth performance and diarrhea in weaned piglets experimentally infected with F18...
368. Accuracy, Reliability, and Value of New Digital Technologies in Swine Production Systems.
29/09/2026 - Over the last 20 years, technological innovations have dramatically improved efficiency and accuracy of highly controlled, precision farming in US crop production systems. Inventions such as spot...
46. Effects of Fermentable Carbohydrates on Boar Taint and Fecal Short-chain Fatty Acid Profiles in Intact Male Pigs.
29/09/2026 - The objective of this study is to determine whether dietary supplementation with fermentable carbohydrate sources, raw potato starch (RPS) or sugar beet pulp (SBP), alters androstenone...
284. Impact of Use of Rubber Mats on Thermal Comfort of Gestating Sows in Prop 12 Compliant Barns.
29/09/2026 - Current legislation requires gestating sows to be placed in group housing. This has given rise to higher incidence in lameness. Flooring is one of the most important components of animal housing as...
283. Award Talk: From Biology to the Barn: Translating Science into Practical Management Solutions for Swine Producers.
29/09/2026 - Modern swine production depends on management approaches that couple foundational biological principles with practical, on-farm solutions to support animal welfare, health, and economic viability...
288. Award Talk: Amelioration of Heat Stress Using Dietary Mineral (selenium and Chromium) Supplementation.
29/09/2026 - Climate change is expected to increase the risk of heat stress for livestock in many parts of the world, with significant consequences for animal health, productivity, welfare and agricultural...
PS5-15. The Antiviral Potential of Lactococcus Lactis A1-2 In-vitro.
29/09/2026 - Viral diseases such as influenza continue to challenge swine health, productivity and are a risk for zoonoses. High mutation rates can limit vaccine effectiveness, creating a need for complementary...
PS9-24. Effects of Early-gestational Parenteral Iron Administration on Maternal Iron Biomarkers in Prolific Sows Under Commercial Conditions.
29/09/2026 - Previous research has reported high sow anemia prevalence (>50%) in U.S commercial herds and has linked anemia to negative reproductive outcomes and increased sow removal risk. The objective...
PS9-25. Effects of Skipped Mating at the First Post-weaning Estrus on Reproductive Outcomes of First Parity Sows and Lifetime Offspring Performance.
29/09/2026 - Reducing nonproductive days has been a priority in commercial sow management to maximize performance. However, first-parity sows face growth and lactation demands that can impair later reproductive...
PS9-28. Using Neonatal Piglet Hair to Explore Potential Connections Between Sow Stress and Prenatal Stress.
29/09/2026 - Hair cortisol and cortisone concentrations are growing in popularity as a non-invasive method to assess cumulative stress exposure in pigs. These concentrations measured in neonatal hair are uniquely...
163. A Preliminary Analysis of Physiological Factors Influencing Fetal Development in Gilts Exposed to Varying Heat Stress Intensities During Early and Late Gestation.
29/09/2026 - The study objective was to understand the relationship between the physiological response to gestational heat stress (HS) and measures of sow body condition and fetal development. Twenty-seven...
243. Factors Influencing Sow Colostrum and Subsequent Impacts on Piglet Performance.
29/09/2026 - Colostrum provides piglets with essential nutrients and bioactive compounds that support growth, thermoregulation, gut development, and passive immunity. Colostrum quality and yield among sows varies...
PS10-5. Predictive Modeling for Reproductive Potential of Gilts Using Vaginal Microbiomes.
29/09/2026 - While reproductive potential is essential for animal production and economic success, the low heritability of fertility and litter-related traits can limit selection efficiency. The vaginal...
PS3-13. Impact of Dietary Lactobacillus Probiotics During Mid- and Late Gestation on Farrowing Performance and Colostrum Immunoglobulins.
29/09/2026 - In the swine industry, improved farrowing performance, characterized by large litters of piglets with good viability, is vital to maximize farm profitability. The lack of intrauterine immune transfer...
286. Effects of Cooled Drinking Water on Performance of Heat-stressed Lactating Sows.
29/09/2026 - Lactating sows experience varying degrees of heat stress in many parts of the world including the Upper Midwest region of the U.S. during summer. Heat stress negatively impacts sow performance and...
PS3-18. Sow Spleen as a Sustainable Immune- and Growth-promoting Additive for Young Broiler Chickens Revealed by Multi-omic Comparison and Starter Feeding.
29/09/2026 - Young broiler chickens are vulnerable to infectious morbidities and metabolic stress due to their immature immune system and rapid growth. Pig spleen, a by-product of commercial slaughterhouses,...