Lipidome markers used for gilt selection
Effects of betaine and heat stress on lactation and post-weaning reproductive performance on sows
Heat stress has multiple negative impacts on animal metabolism and physiology and is thought to cost the swine industry more than $360 million per year (St-Pierre et al., 2003). Heat stress can impair the ovarian function as seen on most…
Effects of dietary protein patterning on weight loss and resistance training-induced changes in body composition, skeletal muscle, and indices of metabolic syndrome
The purpose of this study was to assess whether redistributing equivalent total daily protein intakes from one high protein-containing meal into multiple moderately-high protein-containing meals leads to greater retention of muscle mass in exercising adults undergoing weight loss.
Animal welfare implications resulting from movement restriction for foreign animal disease outbreak management in the pork industry
Trends in the U.S. swine industry show that over the years, there has been an increase in improved producer efficacy and the appearance of fewer but larger pig farms. These changes are reflected in larger litter sizes, increased numbers of…
Effects of incorporating red meat into a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern on cardiometabolic and emotional well-being
The Mediterranean-style eating pattern (Med Pattern) is consistently associated with decreased chronic disease risk (1-3) with emerging evidence suggesting improved quality of life (4-6) and sleep (7). A Med Pattern is characterized by relatively high consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole-grains,…
Effects of pork vs. chicken/fish in a DASH diet on blood pressure regulation in older adults with hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the most commonly treated condition in primary care settings and is a major and modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular and kidney diseases [1]. The most recent evidence suggests that nearly one-third of American adults…
The effects of protein quantity and source on postprandial satiety and plasma amino acid concentrations
The objective of this study was to assess if the amount of protein an overweight or moderately obese adult consumes while reducing their energy intake to lose weight affects their appetite. The study also assessed if using lean beef and…
Increased protein intakes from predominantly meat- versus soy protein/pulses-based foods: Effects on daily and postprandial appetite during energy restriction-induced weight loss
The objective of this study was to assess if the amount of protein an overweight or moderately obese adult consumes while reducing their energy intake to lose weight affects their appetite. The study also assessed if using lean beef and…
Understanding and reducing aggression using pre-exposure, when sows are mixed in a grouped gestation system
The largest single challenge of keeping sows in groups is that of inter-sow aggression. We know that sows will fight when mixed and when having to compete for access to resources. However, there is little information on the effects of…