A ramp in nursery pig housing speeds the loading of market hogs
Adding ramps to nursery pig housing is a simple way to speed loading of market hogs, while providing benefits to efficiency and behavior in the nursery.
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Chute for hoof claw trimming lifted by a tractor
The design of this DIY chute allows sows' claws to be trimmed quickly and comfortably.
Effects of pigs per feeder hole on performance in nursery pigs
Find the optimal number of pigs per feeder hole based on diet type and pig size in order to maximize performance and better animal welfare.
Increasing the weight of the lightest finishing pigs using dietary fat
Dietary fat can be used selectively on farms to increase the average daily gain of the lightest pigs.
Nedap: Finding efficiency with automated sorting scale technology
Productivity gains help lower labor costs and improve finishing pig performance.
Comparison of pig behavior during euthanasia using nitrous oxide vs carbon dioxide gas
Pigs exposed to carbon dioxide made more escape attempts but fewer squeals than pigs exposed to nitrous oxide.
Germany: Over 4,000 applications submitted for isoflurane anestesia machines
After January 1, 2021, piglet castration will only be permitted under anesthesia in Germany. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is funding the purchase of isoflurane anesthesia machines with a total of 20 million euros.
IPIC: PQA Advisor certification session on October 16
The application deadline is approaching for Iowa Pork Industry Center's Pork Quality Assurance Advisor certification session.
Germany: 300 million euros for improved animal welfare
Germany's economic stimulus package for 2020 and 2021 will allocate a total of 300 million euros for barn remodeling that promotes greater animal welfare.
Hypor: Finding the right pig for the right system
A producer's experience using group housing with the Hypor Libra* and his advice for producers looking to switch to this system.
Intact tails as a welfare indicator in finishing pigs?
Scoring of tail lesions and defining intact tails in undocked pigs at the abattoir.
EuroTier 2021: Technical program highlights announced
The world's leading trade fair for animal production launches comprehensive technical program, underpinned by the guiding theme “Farming in the Food chain”
Funding available for precision in swine farming project from MSD Animal Health
MSD Animal Health announces call for submissions for the new High-Quality Pork—Precision Farming Award. Winner to be awarded up to $200,000 towards project implementation.
Impact of sexual maturity on the welfare of immunocastrated v. entire heavy female pigs
Sexual maturity has a low, yet not negligible, impact on the welfare of heavy female pigs in terms of aggressive behavior and lesions.
Automatic early warning of tail biting using 3D cameras to detect tail posture
A 3D machine vision system has the potential to automate tail posture detection and provide early warning of tail biting on farm.