More nipple cup drinkers on day of weaning affects piglet water access and aggression
Multiple drinkers provided more frequent and longer water access along with decreased aggression near the water source.
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France to ban piglet castration without anesthesia and analgesia
As of January 1, 2022, castration of piglets in France must be performed painlessly under anesthesia and analgesia.
Tip: How to make an incubator cart for piglets
We can place the weakest piglets from each litter to dry out and warm up in this incubator while we tend to the next sows.
Time budgets of group-housed pigs in relation to social aggression and production
Pig behavior continues to change for up to 9 wk after introduction into a new social group.
Maple Leaf Foods to complete conversion of all sow barns to open housing system in 2021
The world class animal care program makes Maple Leaf a North American leader in producing pigs without gestation crates.
Milk supplementation in the farrowing room: an alternative strategy with hyperprolific sows?
A much higher percentage of piglets prefer milk supplement over creep feed. Here are the results of the latest studies on this subject.
The effects of creep feed on behavior and performance of piglets around weaning
Creep feed supplementation has no clear effect on piglet behavior and performance.
Post farrowing fever control to maximize feed intake in sows during lactation
Why is it important to take sow temperatures after farrowing? How does feed intake affect litter size?
EU: MEPs call for a scientifically-sound update of animal welfare rules
EU animal welfare legislation needs an update and uniform application in all Member States, Agriculture MEPs say.
Prevalence of Salmonella in free-range pigs
The presence of Salmonella in free-range pigs is directly related to the natural vegetation accessible, determining the composition of the intestinal microbiota.
Tip: A modular gate makes it easy to heat check with boars
Here's how to make a modular gate that is adjustable in length and can easily be installed in all the aisles of the sow farm.
Do we know when we fail in biosecurity?
The four most common mistakes on pig farms, illustrated with real examples.
Germany pushes for transformation of livestock farming to higher animal welfare systems
At the Agriculture Ministers' Conference in Dresden from September 30 to October 1, the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture called on the state ministers to commit to the conversion of livestock farming.
Boar taint: Current situation and detection on the slaughter line
A review of the strategies used to reduce boar taint by country and the detection systems available in slaughterhouses.
Effects of music stimulus on pig behavior, cortisol level, and immunity
A short-term music stimulus can reduce the stress response, whereas a long-term music stimulus can enhance immune responses in pigs.
Report: Farm with temporary crating farrowing system in Italy
We went to visit an Italian farm where the sows are free housed in the farrowing room. We asked some questions to better understand the system.