OIE: new chapter regarding the welfare of pigs
A new chapter regarding the welfare of animals in production systems was adopted for pigs.
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United Kingdom: record in organic pig numbers
The number of pigs rea red organically saw the largest proportional increase.
The effect of post-farrowing ketoprofen on sow feed intake, nursing behaviour and piglet performance
Providing the NSAID ketoprofen to sows post-farrowing was investigated and sow feed intake, IgG transfer, behaviour and piglet performance were measured.
CPF announces a global policy on Animal Welfare
CPF has set a goal to replace individual gestation pens with group pens, a method that provides more relaxed environment. The practice will be manage both in Thai and overseas operations within 2025 and 2028 respectively.
Effects of environmental enrichment and regrouping on natural autoantibodies-binding danger and neural antigens
Levels of natural autoantibody-binding phosphorylcholine-conjugated bovine serum albumin and myelin basic protein were measured over time in pigs that were kept in environmental enriched v. barren housing.
Mexico: improvement of animal welfare in slaughterhouses
SENASICA trained personnel from municipal slaughterhouses on Animal Welfare and Good Husbandry Practices.
Denmark: not reduction in the total percentage of tail-docked pigs
The objective of the audit was to evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of the measures in place to prevent tail-biting and to avoid routine tail-docking of pigs.
UK: Ban on live animal exports for slaughter explored by government
The Environment Secretary has launched a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter once the UK leaves the EU.
Results of the animal welfare study in Italian abattoirs
The comparison between countries shows that the assessed Italian abattoirs can guarantee a satisfactory level of animal welfare.
France will implement a more ambitious animal welfare policy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food intends to implement a more ambitious animal welfare policy. Some of the measures are already included in the bill that will be discussed in the Parliament.
Success of the animal welfare meat labelling in Denmark
Many Danes know the animal welfare labelling of pork products. This greater knowledge can help to encourage animal welfare.
New pen concepts could address animal welfare concerns in an environmentally friendly way
DLG-Agrifuture Insights "Chart of the Month" for March tackles the conflict between animal welfare and protecting the environment.
Multi-litter group lactation systems: effects on piglet aggression and injuries
Early social environment can affect the development of aggression in the pig. Group lactation piglets have reduced aggression and skin injuries post-weaning.
USDA withdraws the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices
After careful review and two rounds of public comment, USDA has determined that the rule exceeds the Department’s statutory authority.
EU: Public consultation on draft guidance on stunning methods
EFSA is seeking feedback on its draft guidance to assist applications for new or modified stunning methods to be used at slaughter.
Artificial intelligence to monitor pigs in China
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has decided to use AI technology to help China boost its pig-husbandry industry, which has long been plagued with poor efficiency and high labor costs.