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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.

Three different motivational drivers have been identified, each corresponding to a specific behavioral pattern: two-phase, sudden-forceful, and obsessive.

In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.

This concept lies between conventional and organic swine production and focuses on sustainability, animal welfare, and economic efficiency.

Fly control should not be limited to the summer months, as it plays a significant role in disease transmission and the well-being of people and animals.

It is a matter of considering animal welfare, workplace ergonomics, respect for the environment, and societal expectations.

Since 1998, IFIP has had an experimental farm located in Romillé, Brittany, France, which allows them to run all types of trials at all stages of production.

Professor Pejsak’s view on tail docking: Is it ethically justified and practically possible to phase out this practice in piglets?

Straw is the best enrichment material to meet pigs' needs. How can we provide it?

A deep introspection from the perspective of our staff.

What can we do to face the challenges in the industry? Innovate, research, and bring science closer to the field.

Many farm design parameters have changed. Animal welfare has become even more important and genetic evolution has resulted in productive variation between breeds.

This case describes the deferred lesions resulting from tail biting and quantifies the losses it causes.

Spain is the first EU country to legislate the installation of video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses, following the example of England, Scotland, and Israel.

In the search for solutions, it is possible to identify and implement effective management strategies to improve the engagement and performance of the younger generation of farm employees.

Knowing the pattern of pig drinking behavior is essential for effective treatments.