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Fly control should not be limited to the summer months, as it plays a significant role in disease transmission and the well-being of people and animals.

This is the result of a public-private partnership aimed at mitigating the risk of exotic, emergency, and diseases controlled by the official vet services entering Brazil to protect the national swine herd.

Climate changes have forced governments around the world to enforce legislation to reduce the carbon footprint from all parts of society including pig production.

This simple trick blocks pigs from going between the inside and outside pens, making them easier to handle.

Development of pig production towards large integrators and the spread of highly lethal diseases, such as ASF, have led to increased focus on biosecurity and methods to protect the assets associated with large pig units.

It is a matter of considering animal welfare, workplace ergonomics, respect for the environment, and societal expectations.

Scheduling certain tasks, monitoring spare parts stock, checking electrical elements - what does proper maintenance management consist of?

Since 1998, IFIP has had an experimental farm located in Romillé, Brittany, France, which allows them to run all types of trials at all stages of production.

A case study on identifying and addressing entry-related biosecurity hazards on a sow farm.

Straw is the best enrichment material to meet pigs' needs. How can we provide it?

This farmer's solution mitigates the effect of wind blowing through the windows, whether we have mechanical or natural ventilation.

Artificial intelligence is not a passing fad in the swine industry but an ongoing revolution that is redefining the industry.

The working collective units and processing methods at the European level have been inventoried by country and by process.

The evolution of multi-site pig production over the last 25 years has not held true to its original intent.

The knowledge and the experience of the veterinarian are important, but not enough. The most valuable information will be provided by the farmer, because they know their pigs and many details that the veterinarian may not see or know.

What can we do to face the challenges in the industry? Innovate, research, and bring science closer to the field.