Cameras to detect and address issues on pig farms
The Chamber of Agriculture of Brittany suggests using cameras to analyze the behavior of our pigs and to correct the factors that limit their performance.
articles about facilities-equipment
Farmex: Chris Lovett wins Nick Bird Award
Chris Lovett from Ashbourne, Derbyshire, has won the 2025 Nick Bird Award at Harper Adams University for his dissertation on the use of ex-electric vehicle batteries for battery storage systems on farms.
Problems with saving water
Strict measures have been implemented to save water on the farm...
Groundbreaking ceremony for EnviTec Biogas flagship project in Sweden
Up to 70 GWh of bio-LNG per year for greener heavy-duty transport.
SPACE 2025: Innovation, exchanges, and record attendance
333 participated in SPACE 2025 in Rennes, an international livestock show that broke records and placed innovation at the center of discussions.
333 was present at the Tanzania International Pig Conference 2025 in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania International Pig Conference and Expo 2025 was held on 11th-12th July, 2025 and was attended by swine producers, veterinarians, industry leaders, swine companies, and international guests from several African countries.
VIV Select China moves to Shanghai for the 2026 edition
Following the remarkable success of VIV SELECT CHINA 2025 in Nanjing, the premier livestock industry exhibition is making a strategic move to Shanghai for its 2026 edition, signaling a new chapter of expanded global reach and enhanced industry connectivity.
Germany to end federal program for restructuring animal husbandry
BMLEH announces new deadlines for farmers.
NC State CVM invests in first dry lab to support work on controlling disease spread
The lab employs 15 software developers and computer science students to continue advancing the Rapid Access Biosecurity App, developed by Dr. Gustavo Machado to help authorities track disease outbreaks among hog, poultry and cattle operations.
Swine Industry Business Forum Mexico 2025: Vision in action
SIBFM 2025 made it clear that the Mexican pork industry is not only growing but is also becoming more professional, taking firm steps toward a sustainable and competitive future.
Jyga Technologies implements a new internal structure
In order to support its expansion, Jyga Technologies realigns its internal structure that reflects the company’s multicultural nature and its growing international presence.
Effects of stocking density and illuminance in lairage of fattening pigs in different temperatures
Stocking at too-high density at high temperatures and stocking of too-low density at low temperatures affect meat quality and animal welfare.
Access to drinking water and feed to improve welfare
This second article from the WelfarePIGnet project describes practices for improving pig access to feed and drinking water, including the costs of implementing them.
Tip: How to make a syringe holder
We need a container for syringes, needles, medicine bottles, sprays, and markers. Sometimes you see improvised and inadequate containers on farms, but the one presented here is very simple and functional.
Modern multi-story farms
It's becoming harder to tell the difference between a modern farm and a five-star hotel...
Genetic parameters for image-based estimations of swine feet and leg conformation traits
The current study presents an algorithm that extracts novel, objective structural conformation traits and reports corresponding genetic and phenotypic parameters.