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.
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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.
Use of water micro-sprinklers for cooling the farrowing rooms
Micro-sprinklers were installed above the windows in order to reduce the temperature in the farrowing rooms in summer.
Sows in gestation crates
Erin Ehinger from Dykhuis farms in Michigan explains why individual sow housing allows her to provide the best possible care to the sows.
Numbering of liquid feed valves with sows' ear tags
Use of sows' ear tags for identifying each of the liquid feed valves with their corresponding number.
OECD: Cross Country Analysis of Farm Economic Performance
Large farm size is a factor of high economic performance for most types of farms across countries.
Chile: new regulations on animal welfare
Last May three new regulations, whose purpose is to increase the monitoring abilities of the SAG (Agricultural and Farming Service) on animal welfare, were approved.
Using data from electronic feeders on visit frequency and feed consumption to indicate tail biting outbreaks in commercial pig production
Data from electronic feeders on visit frequency and feed consumption can be used for surveillance of tail biting outbreaks in pigs.
United Kingdom: survey of buildings being used for pig production
Many buildings are at least 20 years old but producers can’t invest in replacements.