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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Progress for pigs in 2012

A surge of fast-food giants, pork producers, and grocers move to phase out gestation crates for pigs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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France: sluggish pig sector

According to the latest study on the French pig sector by CGAAER, as of 2002 the sector has been sluggish.

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McDonald's USA outlines 10-year plan for ending gestation stall use

The goal of McDonald's ten-year plan, is to source all pork for its U.S. business from producers that do not house pregnant sows in gestation stalls by the end of 2022.

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Mind the gap!

A low-cost solution for pig producers who have slat gaps that do not comply with EU regulations.

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The effects of diet form and feeder design on the growth performance of finishing pigs

Wet-dry feeder and pelleting may play an important role on the improvement of ADG and F:G in finishing pigs.

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U.S. pork industry moving toward open sow housing as an alternative to gestation crates

In recent years, a growing number of major U.S. companies that demand and supply pork products have adopted strategies that explicitly move away from direct or indirect use of gestation crates in pork production.

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Anno 2013 from an economic angle

With focus on different housing solutions for the gestation unit, Jyden Bur has dedicated manpower to development – not only to meet the 2013 EU-requirements, but also to establish and ensure a cost-effective solution for the farmer.