Impact of enrichment and repeated mixing on resilience in pigs
Enrichment did not enhance the speed of recovery from challenges in pigs, although there were indications of reduced stress
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Vietnam: Current status of high-tech agricultural projects from Xuan Thien Group
The Thanh Hoa province approved Xuan Thien Group to invest in 6 projects, including 5 technological livestock projects with a total investment of about 12,480 billion VND.
Design of pig facilities. Strategic points for the future (3/3): Climate change
Climate changes have forced governments around the world to enforce legislation to reduce the carbon footprint from all parts of society including pig production.
New mixers enhance management of slurry at Yorkwold Pigpro
One of the UK’s most progressive pig production companies has completed the first phase of a major new upgrade to its slurry tanks by installing mixers made by Landia.
Philippines invests in improving the Cordillera hog industry
The program aims to address the hog supply following the effects of African swine fever in the region.
Tired of chasing pigs? Here's a tip to to close the passage between the indoor and outdoor pens
This simple trick blocks pigs from going between the inside and outside pens, making them easier to handle.
Welfare and performance of sows and piglets in farrowing pens with temporary crating system
Results suggested that farrowing pens with temporary crating facilitated mother-young interactions and showed a higher crushing rate.
EuroTier 2024 - platform for innovations
Several DLG innovation award schemes for concept and development achievements in animal husbandry technology.
Philippines aids Agusan Norte hog raisers recovering from ASF
The organization will work to increase the number of pigs to meet the demand for pork in the local market.
Design of pig facilities. Strategic points for the future (2/3): biosecurity
Development of pig production towards large integrators and the spread of highly lethal diseases, such as ASF, have led to increased focus on biosecurity and methods to protect the assets associated with large pig units.
The beneficial effects of providing prepartum sows with nesting materials
The provision of nesting material to sows prior to farrowing can increase sow maternal care traits and piglet performance.
Farmex: Pig and poultry collaboration improves management through enhanced data use
Barn Report Pro and Optifarm app collaboration will ensure easier access and tactical use of data.
How to create different designated areas for finishing pigs?
It is a matter of considering animal welfare, workplace ergonomics, respect for the environment, and societal expectations.
Effects of providing sensory attractants to suckling pigs during lactation and after weaning on post-weaning growth performance
Environmental enrichment with cubes appears to have the greatest effect when applied post-weaning whereas flavor attractants appear to have the greatest effect when applied both pre- and post-weaning.
How to manage facility maintenance on sow farms?
Scheduling certain tasks, monitoring spare parts stock, checking electrical elements - what does proper maintenance management consist of?
Jacquelin Labrecque appointed as new CEO of Ro-Main
Serge Labrecque proudly hands over the role of CEO of Ro-Main to Jacquelin Labrecque.