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Figure 1. Slurry application system that uses hanging tubes, to avoid aerosols and ammonia emissions, and to achieve a more uniform application. Photo courtesy of J. M. Capdevila.

Slurry management: Fertilization plan

Fertilization is the most direct and simplest way to give value to our slurry. Here we explain several points to take into account for proper fertilization of your soils and crops.

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Slurry management: Measures to reduce slurry at the source

Reducing slurry at the source means modifying production guidelines to reduce environmental effects and improve the subsequent management of slurry.

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Slurry management: Making decisions in an orderly fashion

The slurry that my farm produces is becoming a problem. How can I get the most value from it? How do I make the most of this resource? This step-by-step guide will help you decide which way is best suited to your situation and will allow you to transform what is perceived as a problem into an opportunity.

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Figure 4. Sensor for continuous temperature logging (Requejo et al. 2018).

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Precision livestock farming and smart farming: Advantages and challenges

Increased demands for production, welfare, traceability; more animals per worker... It is clear that technology will play a key role in helping us face these challenges. What are the main advantages and challenges of these advances?

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Image 1-3. Examples of farm collection containers with physical barriers to ensure a clear separation between the clean and dirty area. Courtesy of Secanim (Spain)

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Biosecurity during the deadstock pickup process on the farm

The main concerns related to the carcass collection process and how to overcome them.

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Causes of abortions occurring at non-specific points in the gestation

What could be causing abortions that are not seasonal and that are not affecting a certain phase of gestation in particular?

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Figure 1. Carcass container with trigger. Source: 333shop.com

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Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 2)

Pros and cons of rendering carcass disposal systems, alkaline hydrolysis, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and homogenization.

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Causes of seasonal abortions

What can I do if the abortion rate is greater than 2% and the abortions are concentrated around a specific time of year? How can I combat seasonal abortions?

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Figure 2. Concrete structure for the compost piles. Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

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Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 1)

Pros and cons of the most used carcass disposal systems: burial, composting, incineration, and rendering. Impacts on environment and biosecurity.

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Figure 1. Analysis of the movement pattern on a farm with the digital biosecurity control system.

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Objective monitoring of biosecurity (2/2)

The innovative digital biosecurity control system and its application to the objective monitoring of internal biosecurity and on-farm movements.

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Figure 2: Gestation building with overpressure, cooled and filtered air and no fan exhaust.

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Innovation in ventilation: Overpressure (push system) or underpressure (pull system). What benefits do they offer?

We explain the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of these two ventilation systems for pig farms.

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Image 1. Load out chute designed for stage loading of pigs onto a truck. A double line of separation (red and orange dashed lines) has been created between clean and dirty zones to improve the biosecurity of this process. Image courtesy of Bioiberica.

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Staged loading to improve farm biosecurity

The movement of live animals out of the farm can compromise farm biosecurity. A meticulously designed transfer facility and safe load out protocols are key to prevent the risk of cross contamination.

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Figure 2. Cap lagoons to capture methane for an energy source. Source: Roslin LLC.

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Sustainable pork production in the age of climate change

The pig industry needs to counteract concerns about climate change and provide evidence we are making efforts to minimize our environmental footprint.

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Tell Tail Signs: imaging technology detects early warning signs of tail biting in pigs

3D cameras placed above pig pens can automatically detect changes in tail posture, serving as an early warning system to alert farmers before tail biting outbreaks occur.

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