Automated detection of behavioral changes associated with the post-weaning transition in pigs
The approach is capable of automatically monitoring several different behaviors of a group of pigs at the same time.
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Design of pig facilities. Strategic points for the future (1/3): animal welfare and genetics
Many farm design parameters have changed. Animal welfare has become even more important and genetic evolution has resulted in productive variation between breeds.
Risk factors differ for viable and low viable crushed piglets in free farrowing pens
Results show the importance of differentiating between low viable and viable crushed piglets for the interpretation of risk factors for crushing losses.
New edition of SPACE exhibition in France
The 37th edition of the SPACE exhibition has just been held in Rennes, where this year, energy had a special emphasis.
France presents its priorities in the European welfare review
The European Commission will propose a revision of animal welfare standards in the second half of 2023.
Lameness in pregnant sows alters placental stress response
Lameness may decrease sow gestation length and reduce placental efficiency in protecting the offspring from the sows’ stress response.
Clinical case: Lameness and paralysis of hindquarters in finishing pigs
This case describes the deferred lesions resulting from tail biting and quantifies the losses it causes.
Spain: Video surveillance in slaughterhouses now required by law
Slaughterhouses must have a video surveillance system that will allow for additional animal welfare checks.
Honduras reactivates National Council for Animal Protection and Welfare
Representatives of public and private institutions met to reactivate the National Council for Animal Protection and Welfare, chaired by the Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), and to define a road map with concrete actions.
Video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses: status of their implementation in different countries
Spain is the first EU country to legislate the installation of video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses, following the example of England, Scotland, and Israel.
Effects of farrowing hut design on maternal and thermoregulatory behavior in outdoor housed sows and piglets
The metal hut appears to be the best compromise considering thermal environment, behavior, and litter survival.
Efficacy of transdermal flunixin in mitigating castration pain in piglets
Castrated piglets treated with transdermal flunixin demonstrated lower total pain scores and required less analgesic intervention immediately post-castration compared to castrated piglets receiving no treatment.
Five effective strategies to engage the new generation of pig farm workers
In the search for solutions, it is possible to identify and implement effective management strategies to improve the engagement and performance of the younger generation of farm employees.
Use of drinkers by finisher pigs depends on drinker location, pig age, time of day, stocking density and tail damage
Results may explain the success of previous studies in classifying tail damage pens from pens without tail damage using sensor data on drinker use.
Water medication: Influence of drinking patterns on water medications
Knowing the pattern of pig drinking behavior is essential for effective treatments.
Analysis of image-based sow activity patterns reveals associations with piglet survival and early growth
The live-born piglets of sows that were more active the day before farrowing, standing and in other activity than drinking and eating, had higher survival rates.