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.
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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?
Updates on ASF in Italy
The total number of African swine fever cases rises to 46, all in the area declared an "infected zone"
Sensing technology: Applications to the analysis of Iberian ham aroma
The choice of a feature extraction strategy is a trade-off between the amount of chemical information that is preserved, and the computational effort required to generate the data models.
UK: Support for improving animal health and welfare
The UK has set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for animal welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for the swine industry.
Cherkizovo Group to build new pig farms in the Tambov region
The largest vertically integrated meat producer in Russia is planning to invest RUB 8.5 bn in new pig farms in the Tambov Region. The project will enable the Company to increase its annual pork capacity by more than 45,000 tonnes of meat.
Slurry management: Situations with no surplus of nutrients
In a situation of nutrient balance between the nutrients produced and the needs of the crops, priority is given to the transport and application management and the fertilizer quality of the slurry. Which systems allow me to optimize these?
ETW presents a new range of standardized ETW SmartCycle® biomethane plants
Optimized portfolio enables more effective biogas upgrading.