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Relationships between pig welfare, productivity and farmer disposition

We conclude that actions to improve animal welfare also have an economic impact as they enhance sow production. Good stockmanship and healthier animals result in more piglets born and a shorter reproduction cycle.

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United States: pork industry launches new common audit to ensure animal care and food safety

The overarching goal of the common audit process is to provide consumers greater assurance of the care taken by farmers and pork processors to improve animal well-being and food safety.

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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.

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Fights between piglets

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Pig bath

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Pig mark

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Avoiding the use of prods

Dr. Temple Grandin explains how to avoid the use of prods when handling pigs.

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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.

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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

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Australia: sow stall phase out initiative

he 2012 Annual Industry Survey shows that over half of the Australian pork industry is gestation stall free.

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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.