Free farrowing systems on commercial farms in Denmark and Spain
Confinement is strongly criticised by public opinion and the industry is moving towards innovative housing of lactating sows.
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Spain: Nitrogen emission calculator for pig manure
Proper manure management is crucial, and farmers are the ones primarily responsible.
Effect of ventilation settings on ammonia and odour emissions
A higher set-point temperature significantly lowered odour emissions compared to the reference, and had the potential to lower NH3 emissions.
IPIC: Webinar on emergency disposal of hogs in light of slaughterhouse closures
This webinar is to understand potential options for emergency disposal of animal tissue and will take place Wednesday, April 29.
Enrichment in finishing pigs: Comparing three wood species and a rubber floor toy
Wood appears to be a safe material to use as environmental enrichment for pigs and a softer wood species were preferred by pigs with equal preference for the rubber floor toy.
Disinfectants effective against SARS-CoV-2
An updated list of surface disinfectants that are effective against the virus causing COVID-19.
WELTEC BIOPOWER: 20 years of the German renewable energy law
Biogas pioneer WELTEC BIOPOWER plays a key role in the success story of energy conversion.
Challenges to obtaining the best hygiene in transport sanitation
Why is achieving efficient transport biosecurity so complicated? In this first article of a series, we will review the different challenges we need to overcome in order to achieve more efficient biosecurity in pig transport vehicles.
Smart farming: the future of technology is already here
Technology has been a part of many pig farms for years, but it is an area that is exploding globally
EC Solutions joins forces with Smart Agritech
The two companies are partnering to bring Pig Scale, an automatic, camera-based pig scale to the global market.
Spain updates regulations for pig farm management
The key objective of the new management regulations is to establish the basis for sustainable livestock farming in the next few years.
Effect of straw amount on feed intake and weight gain in growing pigs housed in pens with partly slatted floor
The more straw provided (between 10 and 500 g) the higher the daily weight gain. The feed conversion ratio was not affected by the amount of straw provided.
Germany: Number of hog farms has declined
The number of hog farms has declined by more than one third from 2010 to 2019. Small farms are disappearing.
Farmex: A matter of control
Producers have mixed opinions on Dicam 2's remote temperature control app. Some worry farmers will make changes without checking on animals in person.
Two winners share 2020 Banff Pork Seminar Aherne Innovation Prize
Award granted for original solutions in pork production. Hammock device allows hands-free handling of piglets, and Haven unit creates a warm microclimate for piglets, decreasing pre-weaning mortality.
Hog Slat launches new Infinity Fan line at Iowa Pork Congress
Hog Slat’s Infinity Fans utilize advanced motor technology to lower energy costs, improve speed control, and reduce maintenance.