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.
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EU Pigmeat Reflection Group concluded with recommendations for a more sustainable sector
The final report and its recommendations will provide a baseline for the sector to meet sustainability challenges whilst ensuring food security.
Water consumption and wastage behaviour in pigs: implications for antimicrobial administration and stewardship
The study shows it is feasible to use a system to quantify the water use and wastage patterns of pigs in farm buildings.
Impact of stress on immune function, health, and productivity (2/2)
We conclude this two-part series by Professor Pejsak by examining how immune stress affects the pig's body, gut, and production.
Report: We visited a sustainable farm in Italy
We went to visit Piggly, a sustainable farm from an environmental, production, animal welfare, and economic perspective.
What role does feed play in the longevity of breeding sows?
Many factors influence sow longevity and survival. So how important is targeted feed management to a longer life of performance?
Impact of stress on immune function, health, and productivity (1/2)
What exactly goes on in a pig's body when exposed to acute or chronic stress? What implications does stress have on production? Professor Pejsak draws on decades of research to answer to explain.
Attracting wild boars: Season and location matter more than scent
Little evidence was found that most scents attracted wild pigs.
Zoetis receives European Commission marketing authorization for IMPROVAC®, for use in female pigs from 10 weeks of age
IMPROVAC® reduces the incidence of sexual behavior in gilts intended to market and unwanted pregnancies if raised with intact males, improving animals’ welfare.
Short-term fixation of sows in farrowing pens using different opening procedures
For short-term fixation of five days around farrowing on commercial farms, the farrowing crate should be opened in the evening.
Spain: Improvements in animal transport conditions
The royal decree on animal health and protection standards during transport introduces improvements in livestock welfare conditions and requirements for professionals.
Illuminated vs. dark pens: Piglet preferences for lying, feeding and activity
Illuminance could be used to divide the pens into functional areas and, thus, help in meeting pigs’ behavioural needs.
Cargill: Calming product promoting well-being extended to all pig production systems
Cargill UK now offers its welfare-enhancing feed product BehavePro® in both liquid and in powder form, extending its application to all pig production systems, and at all life stages.
Big Dutchman: The OlliGES robot awarded with a EuroTier 2022 Silver medal for innovation
Intelligent, automatic and accurate: OllliGES distributes straw in pig houses with bedding
Characteristics of thermal images of the mammary gland and of performance in sows differing in health status and parity
Thermography coupled with Artificial Intelligence systems can help identify and orient the diagnosis of symptomatic animals to prompt adequate reaction at the earliest time.
Cross-fostering alters post-weaning pig behavioral stress response in a sex-specific manner
Results indicate that the early postnatal stress associated with cross-fostering affects cross-fostered piglets in a sex-specific manner.