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This article describes some practices for improving environmental control and the costs involved in their implementation.

The relatively short but very intense lactation period is undoubtedly a key phase in pig production for both sows and piglets. The fragility of the piglets and the significant demands that sows face at this stage make early detection of problems essential. Do we understand what the animals are telling us?

Biorefineries have the potential to add value to organic matter, nutrients, and water from livestock manure.

This is how to assemble an "emergency" ramp using the insulation panels left over from the construction of the nursery.

Analyzing the swine industry's life cycle and implementing sustainable measures from feeding to processing drives a change towards a more environmentally friendly industry and better animal welfare.

To identify the keys to success in managing sows in breed and release systems, France's Chamber of Agriculture of the Brittany Region surveyed farmers who implemented this system. The results identified three strategies that producers use the week after weaning.

This year's edition of the Swine Conference in honor of Dr. Allen D. Leman was a special 50th Anniversary event and took place September 21-24 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention Center in Minnesota, USA.

The constant search for solutions to challenges in management, health, reproduction, nutrition, and feeding—and their interactions—should be a technical principle if we aim to maximize the genetic potential of our farms.

In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.

This farmer made a movable metal barrier that leans against the wall when not in use so it doesn't get in the way.

This concept lies between conventional and organic swine production and focuses on sustainability, animal welfare, and economic efficiency.

How do ambient temperatures below thermoneutrality affect pig performance and environmental efficiency?

How to adapt a normal pen to the specific needs of weaned piglets.

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.