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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mexico: improvement of animal welfare in slaughterhouses

SENASICA trained personnel from municipal slaughterhouses on Animal Welfare and Good Husbandry Practices.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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EU Reference Centre for Animal Welfare

After the establishment of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare in 2017 this represents another milestone in the development of high EU animal welfare standards.

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