Report: Harnessing biogas at the farm level with a reasonable investment
In addition to the environmental benefits, the increased cost of energy and inorganic fertilizers make on-farm biogas production an interesting cost-effective option.
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Classification of pig calls produced from birth to slaughter according to emotional valence and context of production
Results suggest that an automated recognition system can be developed to monitor pig welfare on-farm.
Slurry management: Solid/liquid separation of swine manure
Solid/liquid slurry separation systems improve the subsequent management of the slurry, such as its transport or further treatment of each fraction.
PigEasy unveils the next leap in optimal farrowing feeding: the MealMeter 2.0
MealMeter 2.0 allows producers to track the feed and water consumption of individual sows during farrowing.
U.S. invests in smart farming and environmental centers of excellence
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the investment of $3.84 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants.
Pulse NeedleFree launches world’s first disposable needle-free injector for livestock
The Pulse FX product line offers pork producers the health and food safety benefits of needle-free, with plug-and-play operational simplicity at a cost comparable to conventional syringes and needles.
Canada's investment in black soldier fly facility
Up to $6 million will help build a new facility that will increase the production of sustainable, insect-based products to feed animals.
Improving the humification and phosphorus flow during swine manure composting
This study investigated the effects of using acidic substrates on the humification and/or P migration as well as on microbial succession during swine manure composting.
Take part in the Pork Checkoff's Innovation Challenge
Producers and innovators are challenged to think of new methods of carcass disposal beyond the existing methods of burial, incineration, composting and landfills.
HPNow’s Peroxide UltraPure™ now OMRI Listed®
Ultrapure hydrogen peroxide available for organic use
Tip for easy pre-weaning socialization
Allowing piglets to interact with the neighboring litter via an opening could reduce aggression at weaning.
What types of free farrowing pens are there?
We describe the main alternative systems to farrowing crates for sows, from zero confinement to temporary restraint.
HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group starting cooperation with the Yli-Simola pig farm in Finland
An agreement to jointly set up a research and trial farm in Finland has been signed. Trial activities will take place on the Yli-Simola pig farm in Porlammi.
Effects of cooled floor pads and chilled drinking water on behavior and performance of lactating sows under heat stress
Cooled floor pads combined with chilled drinking water did not affect sow behavior, but did alleviate heat stress partially.
Tip: Straw access for sows in the farrowing pen
Placement of the straw is important to give the sow access on days where she is confined and when she is loose.
The new challenge of crate-free housing in farrowing
Europe is preparing to eliminate farrowing crates in the next few years... Are farmers ready? Will this benefit the sows? What about the piglets?