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Figure 2. The cost of a farrowing room with a double passage is a 10% higher, but it simplifies work because it provides good access to the feed trough and the rear of the farrowing pen.

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The ideal farrowing facilities: number of crates, room size, type of crates... (1/2)

Joan Wennberg discusses the ideal farrowing facilities with Heraclio Corchón and Javier Lorente. They do not always agree, which makes reading this document even more interesting.

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China: 15° CAHE (China Animal Husbandry Expo)

China Animal Husbandry Expo, known as CAHE, is the largest livestock show in Asia. In 2017, CAHE attracted 161 655 visitors and 1 200 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions.

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EU establishes best available techniques for the intensive rearing of poultry or pigs

The European Commission has just published the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/302 of 15 February 2017 establishing best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, for the intensive rearing of poultry or pigs.

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Facilities-Equipment Abstract

Spatial analysis and characteristics of pig farming in Thailand

The spatial distribution of large-scale pig farms corresponds with that of commercial pig breeds, and spatial analysis indicated that these were concentrated in lowland urban or peri-urban areas, close to means of transportation.

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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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The new Sty

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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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