Comparison of management options for sows kept in pens with electronic feeding stations
These results demonstrate that management options can affect the reproductive performance and injuries of gestating sows in the ESF system.
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United States: productivity growth slows for specialized hog finishing operations
The number of U.S. hog farms declined by more than 70 percent over the past two decades while hog production rose by more than 30 percent.
Avoiding defecations in the liquid feed trough
In order to avoid that the pigs urinate and defecate in the trough we can place approximately a metre of pipe on the floor parallel to the trough and tightened with two clamps.
Regulation of the opening of the windows at different levels
It consists in lengthening the towropes of the windows that we want to keep more open.
Automatic door closing in nurseries and farrowing quarters
Keeping the doors always closed with the help of a counterweight
France: favourable verdict for the official approval of digestates obtained from biogas plants
The official approval of these products obtained from agricultural methanisation will allow the authorisation of their market entry in all the national territory.
Providing water to pregnant sows
With a water tank above the pregnant sows cages we ensure their water supply.
Germany: few pig farmers give up: –0.9% compared with May 2013
There were about 27,900 pig-keeping holdings in Germany on reference day 3 November 2013.
European Union: 2013 report on Rural Development confirms ongoing structural changes
The number of farms declined by 12% between 2007 and 2010.
U.S. hog farm numbers dropped by 70 percent over 1991-2009
U.S. hog farm numbers dropped by 70 percent over 1991-2009 while hog inventories remained stable.
Health and immune traits of Basque and Large White pigs housed in a conventional or enriched environment
These observations strengthen the hypothesis that selection for high meat production level might be associated with an increased susceptibility of animals to environmental stressors.
Meta-analysis on the effects of the physical environment, animal traits, feeder and feed characteristics on the feeding behaviour and performance of growing-finishing pigs
These results may contribute to the improvement of the welfare and performance of growing-finishing pigs by a better knowledge of the influence of the rearing environment.
Evaluation of the dryness of the surfaces after cleaning
A simple piece of cigarette paper will help us to evaluate, in an unbiased way, if the surfaces are completely dry after their cleaning and disinfection.
Main problems with pregnant sows housed in groups (I)
The two main factors that make that certain farms have not been successful adapting to the animal welfare regulations are design and handling/management.
Food comes from farms: Wanted: A good home for pigs
Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to view the conditions that pigs live in on a daily basis.