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the pig sectorUse this tool to diagnose conversion rate issues.Click on the flowchart or on the buttons within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.Articles on genetics and reproduction in pigs: genetic selection, genomics, artificial insemination, use of hormones...Calculate the number of sows needed in an active farm, a farm that starts the activity or a farm that expandsTool to compare the reproductive data of your farm with the BDporc database and see the evolution of the reproductive parameters of BDporcA dictionary of terminology specific to the pig sectorUse this tool to investigate why your calving rate is lower than ideal.Click on the flowchart or on the buttons within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.Management and management of pig farms and organization of work in each of the production phases: gestation management, fattening, gang management...Calculate your production cost, compare it with the reference and assess how each parameter affects the total production cost and the marginCalculate the number of sows needed in an active farm, a farm that starts the activity or a farm that expandsTool to compare the reproductive data of your farm with the BDporc database and see the evolution of the reproductive parameters of BDporcHere you can compare various objects or toys used as enrichment material with the aim of preventing tail biting in pigs.A dictionary of terminology specific to the pig sectorDesign of facilities and equipment for pig farms: design of buildings, air conditioning, feeding systems, etc.Equipment comparators.Which hopper best suits my needs?Here you can compare the features of various commercial hoppers.Which drinker best suits my needs?Here you can compare the characteristics of various commercial drinkers.A dictionary of terminology specific to the pig sectorUse this tool to find out which slurry management strategy best suits your situation.Click on the flowchart or on the buttons within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.This section publishes summaries of the best articles on pigs related to health, management, welfare, nutrition, behavior, genetics, reproduction...Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract supplementation in the diet can affect lipid metabolism and reduce carcass fat deposition.Eucommia ulmoides is a deciduous perennial tree of the Eucommiaceae family, widely used in China for the prevention of health problems caused by obesity.This tree is rich in lignans, iridoid terpenes, flavonoids, polysaccharides, and other active components, with antihypertensive, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, liver-protective, antitumor, and other pharmacological effects.This study analyzed the effects of dietary supplementation with Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract on carcass characteristics and lipid metabolism in fattening pigs.For this, a total of 144 crossbred piglets (Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire) with an initial mean weight of 10.11 ± 0.03 kg were randomly assigned to four treatment groups, with six pens per treatment and six piglets per pen.Each group of pigs was fed either a basal diet or a diet supplemented with increasing levels of Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract (0.1, 0.2 or 0.3%).The results showed that the addition of Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract had no negative effect on the growth performance of the pigs.Dietary supplementation of 0.1% Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract increased carcass weight, carcass yield, carcass length, and loin area.Compared with the control group, supplementation with Eucommia ulmoides 0.2% increased serum adiponectin, insulin-like growth factor 1, hormone-sensitive lipase activity, and lipoprotein lipase levels.Histological examination showed that Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract inhibited backfat deposition.Biochemical indices related to lipid metabolism and mRNA expression levels improved after supplementing diets with Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract.Furthermore, all three levels of Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract markedly increased p-AMPK-α and p-ACC protein levels.In conclusion, the addition of Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract to fattening pig diets could improve carcass characteristics and exert a lipid-lowering effect by activating the AMPK-ACC pathway and regulating AMPK-ACC levels. mRNA expression related to lipid metabolism.Yang Y, Li F, Guo Q, Wang W, Zhang L, Yin Y, Gong S, Han M, Yin Y. Effects of Different Supplemental Levels of Eucommia ulmoides Leaf Extract in the Diet on Carcass Traits and Lipid Metabolism in Growing–Finishing. Pigs.Frontiers in Veterinary Science.2021;8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.828165To comment you must register in 3tres3 and access as a user.