Belgium: Farmers can now administer local anesthesia for piglet castration themselves
This expansion of the regulations comes at the request of the industry, which is struggling with a lack of veterinarians.
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La Almenara farm: Porc d’Or Special Award from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture 2022
This award recognizes farms that excel in the areas of quality, biosecurity, health, animal welfare, and reducing environmental impact.
Gestation crate bans will cover 10 states and 6% of U.S. swine herd by 2026
A summary of current state legislation addressing swine welfare in the United States and its implications.
EU: the Court of Auditors questions the rules for transporting animals
The European Court of Auditors has just published a report on the transport of animals within the EU. According to the Court, regional differences in costs encourage the transport of animals in the EU and Member States apply the rules unequally.
Commission responds to the European Pigmeat Reflection Group’s recommendations
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture responds to recommendations regarding environmental and climate challenges, animal health, and animal welfare to improve the resilience of the swine industry.
The Netherlands tightens regulation on transport of ill, injured animals
This should ensure that the risk of animal welfare violations during transport is reduced.
Impact of two commercial weaning and transport strategies on piglet behaviour, body weight change, lesions and lameness following transport
This study observed impacts of both proximity to weaning and transport duration on piglet welfare indicators.
Denmark improves treatment of sick pigs
Inspection figures show Danish pig producers have become better at taking care of sick animals.
Recommendations from the EU Pigmeat Reflection Group
The published report provides an overview of the situation in the pigmeat market and puts forward recommendations to improve the resilience of the sector.
Spain: New animal welfare regulations published
A Royal Decree modifying several aspects related to animal welfare affecting pig farms has been published by the BOE.
Denmark to exercise greater control over tail docking in pigs
Pig farmers will only be allowed to dock the tails of their pigs if they can provide documentation that they have problems with tail biting and are working to reduce the problem.
Denmark: Difficulties complying with pig welfare standards
Nearly a third of pig herd welfare checks in 2021 triggered a sanction.
Tip: Stop back strain with a weaning ramp
This innovative ramp designed by Hylife improves piglet welfare and reduces physical strain on farm workers during the weaning process.
Germany: EC examines draft law on meat labeling according to type of husbandry
The EU Commission has examined the draft law for mandatory labeling of animal husbandry in Germany and has expressed no objections.
AEON Malaysia wins praise for comprehensive new pig welfare policy
Malaysia-based retail chain published a comprehensive new animal health and welfare policy that protects the "Five Freedoms" of pigs.
EU: Live animal transport under review
The objective of the revision should be to facilitate intra-Community trade and the export of live animals but not to prohibit or limit certain types of transport.