Denmark's latest animal welfare report
The proportion of controlled pig herds that have received a sanction is just over 30%.
articles about management
Effects over time of different types of sounds on gestating sows’ behavior
Frequent emission of short sounds can reduce time spent sleeping and cause behavior changes. However, gestating sows can habituate to the sound stimuli and return to normal behavior.
The Netherlands seeks to ban use of electric prods in livestock
The aim is to prevent animal abuse. In practice, electroshock equipment is used too often and not according to the rules.
55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Vaccines and biosecurity
In this second article, Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations on vaccines and biosecurity given at AASV 2024.
UWRF’s Humane Handling Institute secures $1 million gift from Rosen Family Foundation, Inc.
Investment endorses institute’s innovative, impactful animal welfare initiatives.
Quality of hams from entire males
The consequences of suspending castration on the rate of destructured hams are poorly understood. An IFIP study shows the frequency of this defect is around 19%.
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
Update on advanced livestock roadshows series at Vietstock Expo & Forum
Livestock roadshows will take place in June, July, and August across key livestock provinces, including Thai Nguyen, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai and Tien Giang.
Denmark improves piglet survival rate
Piglet mortality has been reduced by almost one percent.
Germany approves amendment to the Animal Protection Act
The amendment of the Animal Protection Act will include legal and enforcement changes in the area of animal welfare.
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.
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.
Meat Institute updates animal handling guidelines and audit
The Meat Institute has updated its Animal Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Audit to include scores for each criterion.
A bad case of tail biting
This is one of the most horrifying cases of tail biting ever recorded...
Effect of postweaning feed intake on performance, intestinal morphology, and the probability of diarrhea in piglets
From their respective academic and on-farm perspectives, Josep Gasa and Josep Casanovas comment on a recent study about the effect of postweaning feed intake.