Effect of pen design on tail biting in finishing pigs with intact tails
Certain pen modifications resulted in fewer tail damaged pigs and a better overall welfare assessment, despite a tendency for more tail-directed behaviour.
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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.
ARM Buildings: High cost of freedom farrowing systems
Pig Farmers will face £millions in extra costs for installing new farrowing systems, according to a housing company.
Hysolv launches cost-effective cleaner
A new, highly efficient and cost-effective cleaner for animal housing, veterinary clinics and food processing industries has been launched by animal health specialists, Hysolv.
EU: Ending the ‘Cage Age’, further studies are needed
Ministers called on the Commission to carry out a full impact assessment of the initiative, as well as to provide funding for farmers transitioning away from cage systems.
China eases environmental requirements for small pig farms
To encourage pig production, small farms will no longer need environmental approval for their new projects.
NAMI releases food safety equipment design principles
The North American Meat Institute released new industry-wide “Food Safety Equipment Design Principles” for all equipment used in meat and poultry establishments to address food safety hazards.
IFC helps Greenfeed Vietnam Corporation expand sustainable production in Vietnam
IFC’s investment of approximately $43 million will allow GREENFEED to expand its pork production activities in Vietnam.
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?
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. to purchase four Saskatchewan pig farms
Strategic acquisition enhances security of supply and offers another pillar in the company's dynamic growth plans for its pork business.
Acquisition of Maximus by Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand Inc. (USA), a global provider of industrial solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Maximus.
Cargill introduces new UK reference unit for grower and finisher research
Cargill has introduced a new reference farm in the UK to carry out research projects on grower and finisher pigs.
Nearly 300 Dutch pig farms will close their operations
A total of 278 pig farmers will receive funding through the Subsidy Scheme for the Remediation of Pig Farms to close and demolish their pig farms.
Too early to stop tail docking entirely in the Netherlands, says study
A study from Wageningen Livestock Research and Utrecht University concludes it is too early to stop tail docking entirely in The Netherlands.
Landia: Pioneering farmer shows pig industry the benefits of renewables
A farm in North Carolina has reported a 10% increase in its biogas yields by investing in two new chopper pumps made by Landia.
Apiam's Data Pig: First responder in biosecurity battle
Data Pig assists pork producers in record keeping, antimicrobial stewardship, monitoring pig health, and improving quality assurance and compliance.