Effects of castration and immunization against GnRH on the immune system and the adrenocortical axis in pigs
This study aimed at understanding the effects of testicular hormones on immunity and stress reactivity in pigs.
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Commission gathers international experts to drive new Animal Welfare Strategy 2012-2015 forward
Co-organised by the European Commission and the Danish Presidency of the EU, this high-level conference aims to drive forward an integrated approach to animal welfare.
British producers will take pig welfare to a new level
After five years of research and an extensive trial on 90 pig farms, the industry plans to secure its position at the top of the welfare league by rolling out Real Welfare,
McDonald's: gestation stalls and a better future for sow housing
Our own Animal Welfare Council member, Dr. Temple Grandin, has noted the need for a well thought-out and thorough plan to successfully undertake a transition of this magnitude.
European Union: data on the implementation of welfare law
INTERPIG group has conducted a survey among the European members of the group to encompass the situation and expectations concerning the adaptation of farms to the new welfare law.
Varying creep feed duration affects pre-weaning and post-weaning performance and behavior of piglet and sow
Creep feed initiated from day 5 and 10 reduce diarrhea scores in piglets and the estrus interval in sows.
European Union: EFSA publishes animal-based measures to assess the welfare of pigs
Animal-based measures to assess the welfare of dairy cows and pigs are effective and should be used wherever possible, according to recent scientific advice from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Animal welfare aspects of good agricultural practice pig farming. Part 1 of 3
Natural behaviour, development of intensive pig farming, space and foraging needs of pregnant sows, avoiding aggression in pregnant sows.
EU animal welfare strategy
Some delegations pointed out the need for measures to ensure global competitiveness of EU operators vis-à-vis third countries that do not apply the same standards on animal welfare.
European Union: a new Animal Welfare Strategy Paper
The European Commission adopted a new four-year strategy (2012-2015) that aims to further improve the welfare of animals in the European Union.
Playing with pigs
The Playing with Pigs project is researching the complex relationship we have with domesticated pigs by designing a game. Designing new forms of human-pig interaction can create the opportunity for consumers and pigs to forge new relations as well as to experience the cognitive capabilities of each other. The game is called Pig Chase.
Pen size for pigs
Production manuals and legislation often give recommendations as to the minimum space requirements for each type of animal. There are many sources where we can find information about the minimum requirements to ensure animal comfort. But, what is the optimal number of animals to put in a pen? Is there a magic number? There is not as much documentation on this topic.
European Union: welfare of animals during transport
The Council was briefed by the Commission on a report on the impact of regulation 1/2005 on the
protection of animals during transport (16798/11). Several delegations welcomed the report, saying that they would look forward to the follow-up to this report.
Denmark: status on 2013 legislation
Research undertaken in 2010 indicated that 70% of Danish producers now comply with EU legislation effective from January 2013, which will ban the use of traditional stalls for pregnant sows.
Belgium: Status of sow stall conversion
Just under 36% of Flemish sow farms have so far converted, with an additional 13% having plans to do so.