by engrainus | May 1, 2023 | Blog Posts
Pig feed conversion ratio (FCR) measures how efficiently pigs convert feed into body mass. It’s an important indicator of agricultural productivity and the economic profitability of pig farming. Optimizing FCR is essential for ensuring the best possible quality,...
by engrainus | May 1, 2023 | Blog Posts
Pigs can easily contact various parasites through feces and manure. If pigs swallow worm eggs, worms may develop inside their intestines, negatively affecting pig health. These worms can also transmit to humans and pose additional issues, such as nausea, diarrhea,...
by engrainus | May 1, 2023 | Blog Posts
It’s no secret that people across the globe eat a lot of chicken and eggs. Demand for poultry products has grown exponentially in recent decades; in fact, production reached 130 million tons of chicken meat in 2020 to become the most consumed animal meat in the world....
by engrainus | Apr 28, 2023 | Blog Posts
Measuring a business’s performance and success in the poultry industry often comes down to one thing: its feed conversion ratio. Commonly referred to as the FCR, this ratio examines the efficiency of a production site when converting feed into weight or a popular...
by engrainus | Apr 28, 2023 | Blog Posts
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a naturally occurring bacterium found in the gut of chickens and many other animals. The body generally keeps this bacteria in check, but it can grow out of control, and some strains or serotypes can survive outside the host. Harmful...
