Christensen Farms celebrates new research farm opening
The new facility will be used to conduct research trials and will house 6,000 pigs.
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The new facility will be used to conduct research trials and will house 6,000 pigs.
The grants will allow slaughter and processing facilities to expand capacity and efficiency.
Twelve years ago, the French cooperative Cooperl implemented the TRAC system, a novel way of removing slurry from the pits several times a day, significantly reducing ammonia emissions inside the barns.
The world class animal care program makes Maple Leaf a North American leader in producing pigs without gestation crates.
A trial will allow participating swine slaughter establishments to operate at an increased line speed.
This is part of the government's efforts to support the sector’s growth and strengthen the food supply chain.
Both companies are respected players in the market for pig housing equipment and livestock automation.
AHDB’s Pork Board to fund an off-farm cull and render service as a backstop for producers who are struggling with a backlog of pigs on-farm.
These amendments establish proactive measures that recognize the importance of biosecurity practices and ensure that biosecurity zones are protected.
Reinforced market position, continued growth
Here's how to make a modular gate that is adjustable in length and can easily be installed in all the aisles of the sow farm.
The complexity of our situation and the objectives to achieve will depend on the results of the nutrient balance. Where do I stand? We'll help you answer this question.
The CO2 industry has come to an agreement to ensure UK businesses, including slaughterhouses, have access to a sustainable supply of CO2.