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?
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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.
U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Proposition 12 case
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments presented by the NPPC challenging the constitutionality of California Proposition 12.
Germany: Mandatory labeling of meat according to husbandry
The Federal Government has approved the draft law on the labeling of food products of animal origin according to the way in which the animals are raised.
Association between stress and immune response activations in different diseases
Preliminary results displayed a great potential for disease detection and characterization using salivary biomarkers profiling.
DLG-Agrifuture Concept Winner 2022
Shortlist of visionary and pioneering concepts
Comparing three types of supplemental heat sources for piglets
These results suggest electric-heated mats and heat lamps were comparable in maintaining the performance and postural behaviors of piglets.