United States: agreement reached on sow housing
The AVMA will advocate giving pregnant sows room to move and housing them in ways that reduce stress.
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Welfare indicators at farm level
Dr. Antonio Velarde’s presentation on the Sponsor Day seminar on animal feeding.
European Union: EFSA updates its scientific advice on pig welfare
This opinion will contribute to the efforts of the European Commission to implement minimum standards for the protection of pigs.
European Union: protection of animals during transport
The Council did not request the Commission to present a proposal to enhance the protection of animals during transport.
Energy savings using cover-nests in farrowing rooms
The use of these nests help create two well-differentiated areas: a warmer one for the piglets and a cooler one for the sows.
Canada: Governments support animal care training
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $2 million under Growing Forward 2 so that farmers and others who work with farm animals can receive training in animal care.
Avoiding the use of prods
Dr. Temple Grandin explains how to avoid the use of prods when handling pigs.
Denmark wants to ensure that the welfare requirements for pigs are fulfilled
The Ministry has decided to set in motion the campaign after the detection of many violations of the regulations.
Video tour of a pork plant featuring Temple Grandin
A tour of a pork plant guided by Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and widely considered to be the world's leading expert on humane animal handling at meat packing plants. This video provides an honest look at how pigs are handled at pork packing plants
Australia: sow stall phase out initiative
he 2012 Annual Industry Survey shows that over half of the Australian pork industry is gestation stall free.
Denmark: agreement to ensure improved welfare of pigs
Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dan Jørgensen, and organisations with an interest in pig production in Denmark have reached a new agreement for improving pig welfare standards.
Netherlands: significantly fewer pigs castrated over the past five years
Now nearly 75% of all boars in the Netherlands are not castrated.
Use of materials for avoiding tail biting
In many cases, the use of materials that lessen the piglets' boredom helps to control the problem.