articles about behaviour-welfare
Practical experiences with loose-housed sows during mating
To identify the keys to success in managing sows in breed and release systems, France's Chamber of Agriculture of the Brittany Region surveyed farmers who implemented this system. The results identified three strategies that producers use the week after weaning.
Hourly feeding of lactating sows: Enhancing performance and welfare in smart farm-based systems
Colombia strengthens animal welfare certification and control for livestock production
The “Animal Welfare Manual” for livestock species has been adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development through several resolutions.
Effects of space allowance during gestation and socialization training during growing period on the productivity and welfare of primiparous sows
Behavioral patterns leading to tail biting
Three different motivational drivers have been identified, each corresponding to a specific behavioral pattern: two-phase, sudden-forceful, and obsessive.
WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: ProBar - The larvae snack bar for pigs
WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp has developed the ProBar to provide pigs with a tasty snack of live larvae on a regular basis while they are rooting around.
Extensive exhibitor showcase and technical program at EuroTier 2024
The trade fair taking place in Hanover, Germany, 12-15 November 2024, will be offering its visitors a comprehensive exhibitor and technical programme on 220,000 square meters of exhibition space.
Italy: National Quality System for Animal Welfare (SQBNA)
The National Quality System for Animal Welfare (SQBNA) certifies finishing pigs over 50 kg raised outdoors.
EuroTier 2024: „Expert Stages“ to cover pressing industry topics
As part of its 2024 guiding theme “We innovate animal farming”, the EuroTier trade fair offers a range of “Expert Stages”, which are platforms that explore professional topics through live speeches.
SunPork reveals world-first innovation to achieve stall-free and farrowing crate-free pork production
SunPork to rollout new ‘maternity rings’ to eliminate farrowing crates.
Canada announces funding to improve animal health and welfare
This investment aims to enhance animal health and welfare through improvements to disease surveillance, emergency management, and animal care standards.
Seven companies form first-of-its-kind animal welfare coalition in Brazil
COBEA proposes a way to unite the animal protein supply chain to accelerate progress.
Moving Floor Launches Innovative A-Flow System to Revolutionize Pig Farming
Reducing Ammonia Emissions by up to 85% and Enhancing Animal Welfare.
Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition
In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.
WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: Easy SF - The self-catching gate for group farrowing
The Easy SF system from WEDA significantly improves overall animal control in group farrowing.