Pigs are monogastric animals with simple, single-chambered stomach and require easily
digestible, high quality feed. One of the most important factors that determine feed utilization …

Simple Summary This study explores the effects of heat stress on the expression of various
heat-shock protein (HSP) genes in bovine peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and …

This study was conducted to assess the effects of feed form (FF), particle size (PS), and
pellet binder (PB) on performance, digestive tract parameters, intestinal morphology, and …

Broiler live performance may be influenced by postharvest corn drying temperature, and
results could depend on particle size after grinding. The supplementation with an …

Corn kernel hardness and drying temperature may affect particle size and distribution after
grinding, impacting feed mill productivity and animal performance. In the present study, the …

The particle size (PS) of ground corn affects the live performance, nutrient digestibility,
energy utilization, and gut health of poultry and swine. Endosperm hardness influences …

In this study, sunflower meal is ground by a hammer mill after which air zigzag gravitational
air classifier is used for separating sunflower hulls from the kernels in order to obtain protein …

Research has indicated that the size of the pellet can be increased beyond the current
industrial practice of using 3-4 mm pellets, without negative effects on performance and with …

Simple Summary Since African Swine Fever is a pandemic in China, the Chinese feed mills
implemented specific thermal processing to inactivate the virus. Farmers and animal …

SUMMARY A large amount of existing evidence shows that the micro-and macrostructure of
feed has a strong influence on the function, development and health of the gastrointestinal …