2024 Swine Days' Research, TECHNA reveals its advances in swine nutrition

The 56th Swine Days' Research  (SDR) were held in Saint-Malo on February 6 and 7, 2024. The SDR co-organized by IFIP and INRAE, are an opportunity to inform industry partners of research results that can have direct applications, in order to contribute to the competitiveness of the swine industry while meeting new societal demands: respect for the environment and animal welfare, food safety of products offered to consumers.
Techna, as a member of the supporting committee, is a partner of the event. This year, two posters were presented by the Feedia and Natual teams.
 

In parallel, Ca and P depletion-repletion in fattening pigs improves mineral utilization efficiency without affecting performance or bone mineralization.
The aim of this study was to test the effect of reducing calcium and phosphorus intake with inorganic phosphate-free diets, and the value of the superdosing phytase concept in piglets to limit dependence on inorganic phosphates.

This trial confirms the value of lowering calcium levels in piglets to reduce buffering capacity and optimize digestibility of CA and P

The use of high doses of phytase is a lever for significantly improving growth performance and mineralization. A minimum phytate content of 0.27% must be respected to guarantee a sufficient substrate level for the application of such matrix values.
This test opens up the possibility of overcoming dependence on inorganic phosphate
without compromising performance and bone mineralization in piglets.

The research presented by TECHNA at the SDR demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to innovation and improvement in pig nutrition practices. These advances contribute not only to strengthening the industry's competitiveness, but also to meeting growing societal challenges such as respect for the environment and animal welfare. For further information on these studies, please contact us to receive the corresponding posters.