U.S. Federal Court upholds Massachusetts Question 3
Massachusetts Question 3 bans the sale of pork from hogs born to sows raised in housing that doesn’t comply with the state’s prescriptive standards.
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USDA invests $17.6M to protect the health and welfare of agricultural animals
Several projects focus on research related to vaccines that could mitigate the spread of ASF.
€20 million Danish State aid scheme approved to support higher pig welfare
The European Commission has approved a Danish scheme to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs.
Spain strengthens border controls on agri-food exports and imports
The Government has established a common integrated system of official border controls for agri-food exports and imports.
EuroTier 2024: Spotlight on current topics in the livestock sector
DLG to present the themes of sustainability, animal welfare, and digitalisation in Hanover, Germany.
Germany: Program funding the conversion of pig farms receives 100 applications
One hundred farms have already applied for funding for more animal-friendly pig farming.
Priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency regarding agriculture and livestock farming
Highlights from the report on the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU regarding the pig sector and agriculture.
EFSA evaluates the use of high expansion foam for stunning and killing pigs
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a scientific opinion on the use of high expansion foam to stun and kill pigs and poultry.
Dominance hierarchy in groups of pregnant sows: characteristics and identification of related indicators
Dominance rank of an individual can be estimated according to the feeding order, body weight or parity if there is enough variability in the group.
A record year for Innov’Space
2024 is a record year in terms of awarded stars and special “Judges’ Top Choice” commendations for Innov’Space: 48 innovations have been awarded by the jury.
Flies, an organism to keep under control
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.
Heat stress alters hematological parameters in barrows and gilts
Biological sex mediates, at least in part, the physiological response to heat stress.
Denmark's latest animal welfare report
The proportion of controlled pig herds that have received a sanction is just over 30%.
Effects over time of different types of sounds on gestating sows’ behavior
Frequent emission of short sounds can reduce time spent sleeping and cause behavior changes. However, gestating sows can habituate to the sound stimuli and return to normal behavior.
The Netherlands seeks to ban use of electric prods in livestock
The aim is to prevent animal abuse. In practice, electroshock equipment is used too often and not according to the rules.
UWRF’s Humane Handling Institute secures $1 million gift from Rosen Family Foundation, Inc.
Investment endorses institute’s innovative, impactful animal welfare initiatives.