DuBreton achieves its target exceeds its objective
More than 340,000 additional crate-free pigs produced in three years.
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3D cameras to save pigs’ tails
A new high-tech solution to the problem of tail biting in pigs has been devised by Scottish scientists and could become an alternative to the controversial last-resort practice of tail docking.
International: a long term affair
This success is thanks to long-term investment in innovation, farm visits and meticulous hosting.
Green future with biogas will be demonstrated at Agromek
For the first time, a number of companies, that are active in biogas and biomass, will be gathered in a large area in one of the exhibition halls at Agromek 2018.
Effect of hot temperature and drinker type on growth performance and water disappearance by growing-finishing pigs
Results suggest that drinker type can affect water disappearance rates; further research is needed to quantify the amount of water wastage.
Bazooka Farmstar continues to raise the bar with new product releases
Four new core products set to take center field this coming fall.
ACO FUNKI opens a new company in China
The company “ACO FUNKI Animal Husbandry Technology Co. Ltd.” will become an independent business unit with its own administration, stock facilities and showroom.
European Citizens' Initiative: Commission registers 'End the Cage Age' initiative
The stated objectives of the proposed Citizens' Initiative are to end "inhumane treatment of farm animals" kept in cages.
Student will help analyse piggery performance
High-flying Essex University student Yakup Oguzhan Alp has joined Staffordshire-based specialist pig housing manufacturer, ARM Buildings, as data services assistant, on a one year’s placement.
Gilt acclimation to PRRS virus (1/2). Are there different approaches for different regions?
What is the preferred exposure method?, and the best status of the incoming gilts?, should they be raised on-farm or purchased?, … Veterinary practitioners from Germany, North America, China, and Spain share their opinions.
Releasing individual feed dispensers in the gestation quarters
The goal is to be able to make that some individual dispensers do not deliver feed when they are all full
Smithfield Foods to continue to produce Genuine Smithfield Ham in Smithfield, Virginia
Smithfield has absolutely no intention of ceasing production of Genuine Smithfield Ham in the town of Smithfield, Virginia.
Removing the creep feeders in the evening encourages feed consumption
The goal is to improve the piglets’ starter feed consumption in the farrowing pens.
Effect of pad cooling on summer barn environment and finishing pig temperature
The objective was to compare tunnel ventilated finishing barns with cool cell pads (PAD) or without (CONTROL) for barn climate and pig temperature.
Don’t panic – manage piggery ventilation sensibly
Farmers shouldn’t panic but need to be more realistic about their piggery ventilation management during the heat-wave conditions that Britain has been experiencing, according to an environmental specialist.