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Does group size have an impact on welfare indicators in fattening pigs?

Body weight and feeding system are determining factors for the welfare status, while group size was not proved to affect the welfare level under the studied conditions of pig fattening.

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EU PIG: project created to help improve Europe’s pig industry

EU PIG is a new concept which aims to improve the connection between producers and the latest science, husbandry techniques and technologies from within their industry via fellow producers, academics and advisors connected through thematic and regional platforms.

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The Chilean pig sector bets on biogas

With 13 biogas projects built and 4 under construction, with a total power generation potential of 6.2 MW, the Chilean pig sector progresses steadily in its sustainable management programme.

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Weaning in open housing, an alternative for the management of a production increase

Open housing allow to increase the actual surface per weaned piglet, thus reducing hierarchy problems, and redefining the dunging, lying and feeding areas.

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We must avoid the lorry entering the farm.

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Loading bays on the outside to keep the risks away

Have you ever cleaned a lorry for the transportation of animals? It is not easy. Therefore, we always have to consider them dirty and we will use loading bays on the outside of the farm.

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Pig manure used as asfalt component

“PiGrid”, bio-based adhesive that is green, low cost, and durable and can be utilized as a substitute to petroleum-based asphalt binder, according to U.S. Department of Energy.

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Natural England - Outdoor pig farming

A film of the Natural England's CSF department. Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) delivers practical solutions and targeted support to enable farmers and land managers to take voluntary action to reduce diffuse water pollution from agriculture to protect water bodies and the environment.

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Effect of radiant heat at the birth site in farrowing crates on hypothermia and behaviour in neonatal piglets

Radiant heating behind the sows reduced hypothermia in new-born piglets and indicate that providing heat during the first half hour after birth is important.

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Use of the space in the farrowing pens

Improving piglets' comfort in the farrowing pens by offering them more surface for resting.

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Use of sprinklers for cleaning

Save time, work and water when cleaning the buildings.

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Online Livestock Supplies

We're pleased to offer a new service in pig333, an online livestock supplies store.

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Clinical case: Control measures in an outbreak of oedema disease

A series of unsuccessful measures are taken until the problem is finally solved.

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It the three areas are not well defined we will have problems.

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The piglet's basic requirements: real welfare

Bearing welfare in mind, which should be the size of the group of animals housed in a pen?

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Confirmed pregnancy building with translucent part placed lengthwise

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Increasing lighting on a pig farm

Having a correct lighting is basic for the productivity of the sow and the farm workers, and it can be increased considerably with solutions apart from artificial lighting.

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Multi-litter housing: development of piglets and growing and finishing pigs

Pre-weaning mortality (especially crushing by the sow) is higher in piglets raised in a multi-litter (ML) system until 9 weeks of age than in piglets raised in a single-litter (SL) system.