The addition of high amounts of zinc to the diet of newly weaned pigs increases the growth rate and reduces the incidence of diarrhoea. A scientist…

Providing extra heat in the farrowing house can save the lives of many newborn pigs. Research at Aarhus University shows how underfloor heating can…

With effect from 1 September Hanne Damgaard Poulsen from the Department of Animal Science at Aarhus University has been appointed professor with…

PhD defence on hypothermia in newborn piglets: there are large differences in how effectively individual piglets recover from a drop in body…

A study commissioned by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries shows a high piglet mortality in organic herds. Efforts should be made to…

Eating a diet containing too many easily-digestible carbohydrates and not enough fibre – like in white bread – increases the risk of obesity and…

Scientists from Aarhus University have tested whether extract of potato protein could be used to prevent scours in young pigs – but the results…

A grant from the Villum Foundation strengthens the scientific collaboration with China – and will benefit scientists and PhD students alike.

Prematurely born babies are especially vulnerable to infections immediately after birth. A new, large research Centre with participation from Aarhus…

Adding bioactive amino acids to the feed of pregnant sows may save the lives of many newborn piglets. A new research project looks at the feasibility.…