Spain: new provisions for the adaptation of pig farms to welfare legislation
The conditions to be met by producers who have not completed the process of adapting to the new regulations for accomodating breeder sows are established.
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Agromek attains new record with 91 two-star and three-star exhibits
Agromek, which will be held during the period 27th to 30th November (inclusive) will present a total of 237 New Product exhibits including 25 New Product exhibits which are completely new within the EEC.
ConAgra Foods supports eliminating gestation stalls for sows and creating traceability systems within the pork supply chain
ConAgra is asking their pork suppliers to present actionable plans by 2017 that address both the elimination of gestation stalls and creation of traceability systems within the pork supply chain.
Science before legislation
In the U.S., the individual gestation stall for sows is being banned based on perception, not science, and that has Janeen Salak-Johnson, a University of Illinois associate professor in animal science, looking for answers as what is best for the sow from a welfare standpoint. In fact, she believes the decisions being made on the legislative front are premature and could possibly put sows in a welfare compromised situation.
Atlantic Premium Brands announced plans to eliminate pig gestation crates
Atlantic Premium Brands Ltd. announced, with the support of The Humane Society of the United States, plans to eliminate controversial pig “gestation crates” from its supply chain.
What it means to be a family farmer
Learn why farming is family tradition for Illinois pork producer Dereke Dunkirk as he talks about his passion for agriculture.
Sales boost expected after stalls ban
Yorkshire-based international pig genetics company, ACMC, is expecting sales of its AC1 gilt and grandparent stock to increase substantially next year after the new welfare codes come into force in mainland Europe.
China - Denmark: further cooperation in livestock production with focus on pig-farming
Both sides pledged to further cooperation in livestock production with focus on pig-farming cooperation between enterprises and researchers from both sides to speed up the improvement of pig breeding system and uplift the pig-farming level in China.
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.
Creating nests in a conventional weaners stage
We are going to save money in heating during the weaners stage guaranteeing the thermal comfort of the piglets by creating two environments in the weaners stage defining an area for the nest and an outside area.
Progress for pigs in 2012
A surge of fast-food giants, pork producers, and grocers move to phase out gestation crates for pigs.
Israel: Agriculture Ministry seeking to move all of pig farms to country's south
The Agriculture Ministry wants all 26 of Israel's pig farms to be moved from the north of the country to the south.
Health and immune traits of Basque and Large White pigs housed in a conventional or enriched environment
Selection for high meat production level might be associated with an increased susceptibility of animals to environmental stressors.
Ireland: improvements to terms of Sow Welfare Scheme
The Minister accordingly announced that he is increasing the current investment ceiling of €300,000 per holding to €500,000.
USA: only 17 Percent of sows housed in open pen gestation
A survey conducted by the University of Missouri on behalf of the National Pork Producers Council shows only about 17 percent of sows in the U.S. are currently housed in open pen gestation.
New publication helps farmers conserve energy in swine facilities
A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explains how using localized heating to create a microclimate for piglets can reduce mortality rates and overall energy consumption.