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Page 53 of articles about behaviour-welfare

Placid sow answer to European stall ban at EuroTier

By using genes from the Chinese Meishan, over the past 12 years ACMC has developed an F1 hybrid, the AC1, that has an exceptionally placid temperament and is well suited to group systems, without compromising feed conversion, growth rate or lean meat percentage.

Effects of space allocation on growth performance and immune system in weaning pigs

Stress caused by reduced space allocation may disrupt the cellular immune system in piglets and stimulate the releases of cortisol.

Welfare Quality®: Slaughterhouse Measures

During the unloading, the animals’ ease of movement is evaluated based on the percentage of animals that slip (loss of balance without touching the floor) and/or fall (any part of the animal besides the hooves touch the ground).

Impact of an extended photoperiod in farrowing houses on the performance and behaviour of sows and their litters

The effects of an extended photoperiod around parturition and throughout lactation on performances of primiparous sows and their piglets were studied.

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Sanitary conditions in fattening

This new test deals with sanitary conditions in fattening pigs: density, cleanliness of installations…

DLG/BFL-Special show "Sow well-being - in group housing"

As of January 1, 2013 all gestating sows in the EU will have to be kept in group housing systems. Some pig producers have already made the switch to group housing but many still are still considering. For those still undecided, EuroTier 2010 comes at the ideal time to help producers make this strategic decision.

Australia - New welfare regulations for Western Australian pig industry

The State Government today urged pork producers to familiarise themselves with a new set of animal welfare regulations for the Western Australian pig industry.

Canada - Government of Canada cracks down on livestock transport violators: New regulations more than double fines

The Government of Canada is cracking down on those who mistreat and improperly transport livestock by more than doubling current fines - the first increase in over 10 years.

Influence of photoperiod on the behavior and performance of newly weaned pigs with a focus on time spent at the feeder, feed disappearance, and growth

Feed disappearance on the day after weaning tends to be greater in pigs housed in a prolonged photoperiod. Nevertheless, prolonging the photoperiod during the first 4 days after weaning does not influence feed disappearance or body weight gain over the entire nursery phase.

USA - Ohio Livestock Standards Board proposes penalties

The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board today passed a vote on proposed civil penalty rules that will be used to enforce newly created livestock care standards. Proposed civil penalty rules will be filed with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) to begin the rule-making process.

Density in fattening

October’s new test deals with density in fattening.

European Union - Stalls ban readiness

At the European Union pigmeat price forecasting group in Brussels, the NPA's Barney Kay asked for each member country to indicate its level of preparedness for the 2013 partial stalls ban.

USA - Ohio Livestock Care Board passes euthanasia standards

The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board today unanimously voted to create new euthanasia livestock care standards--the first such set of standards created in the state's history. Proposed euthanasia rules will be filed with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) to begin the rule making process.

NutritionAbstract

Effects of dietary creep feeding on performance, blood characteristics and behaviour in sows and piglets

High energy creep feed may enhance piglet performance during the sucking period.

Pig Signals now available in Russian

On Sunday 10 October, Chernigov Vladimir Vladimirovich, Deputy Head, Department Administrative and external relations MoA, was presented with the first editions of Cow Signals and Pig Signals in Russian.

Denmark - Pig farmers ready for implementing ban on sow stalls

The results of a survey conducted in June this year indicated that nearly 70% of producers already keep pregnant sows in group systems, which is in line with the requirements of the EU legislation due in 2013.