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.
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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.
Reducing the stress of weaning: is pre-weaning socialisation of piglets a strategy to consider?
Does co-mingling during lactation benefit piglets in the long term? See how socialisation influences pigs behaviour and physiology.
The farm with ideal biosecurity (1/2)
In this article, we look at which elements of biosecurity should be considered in the design of a sow farm, although they are applicable to any farm.
EuroTier 2022 with guiding theme "Transforming Animal Farming"
Next EuroTier und EnergyDecentral trade fairs from 15 to 18 November 2022 in Hanover – Platform for innovations and solution strategies – also available on DLG’s online platform
SEGES: Freedom for sows during farrowing and lactation is the future
Sharing knowledge and experiences is a key component of success in implementing the forthcoming changes in sow housing. This was highlighted at the international workshop “Freedom in Farrowing and Lactation 2021”.
Foraging behaviour of gestating sows on pasture and damages to vegetation cover are influenced by restriction of concentrate feed
Concentrate feeding level of gestating sows on pasture can be reduced without adverse effects on pasture vegetation cover.
CP Foods shares safety tips with contract farmers in light of new COVID-19 wave
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) proceeds with animal farm "SEAL" along with other safety measures to safeguard workers and protect animals from significant diseases.
Causes of increased number of culled pregnant sows
The most frequent problems are reproductive and locomotive. What should I do if the percent among sows serviced is greater than 2%?
Effect of pen design on tail biting in finishing pigs with intact tails
Certain pen modifications resulted in fewer tail damaged pigs and a better overall welfare assessment, despite a tendency for more tail-directed behaviour.
Key questions of colostrum management
How should you decide if your current routines on colostrum are working? How much intake is enough?
Acquisition of a joystick-operated video task by pigs
Despite dexterity and visual constraints, pigs have the capacity to acquire a joystick-operated video-game task.
CP Foods: Humane farming model with animal welfare innovations
Charoen Pokphand Foods unveils animal welfare innovations to create a model that promote humane principles for husbandary.
Different drivers to improve farm animal welfare
How is the growing demand for greater animal welfare on farms articulated?
IPVS 2022: Brazilian pork chain strengthens welfare as a pillar of production
Correct management, considering animal welfare, seeks to minimize injuries, diseases or stress to pigs and provides greater safety for the movement of animals
Denmark publishes productivity numbers for 2020
Finishing pigs saw the biggest improvements. SEGES data for Danish productivity in 2020 show major improvement for finishing pigs...