SunPork reveals world-first innovation to achieve stall-free and farrowing crate-free pork production
SunPork to rollout new ‘maternity rings’ to eliminate farrowing crates.
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DEARA US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme Award for QUB to Transform Pig Husbandry with AI
Queen’s University Belfast secures funding from DAERA as part of the US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme to use AI for improving piglet survival rates by monitoring feeding patterns and enhancing husbandry practices.
Five-week batch management system: Challenges and opportunities
We are launching a series of articles that will delve into a new practice that has already been implemented on several farms in Spain and is being adopted by others: 5-week batches.
Constipation in sows, a hidden enemy
The constant search for solutions to challenges in management, health, reproduction, nutrition, and feeding—and their interactions—should be a technical principle if we aim to maximize the genetic potential of our farms.
WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: Easy SF - The self-catching gate for group farrowing
The Easy SF system from WEDA significantly improves overall animal control in group farrowing.
Tip: Portable barrier to move pigs
This farmer made a movable metal barrier that leans against the wall when not in use so it doesn't get in the way.
SPACE 2024: International farming beacons from Rennes
This highly successful global scale 38th edition of SPACE was carried out under a radiant sun and in a highly constructive environment.
France launches the voluntary, collaborative initiative “Demain le Porc”
To highlight the strengths of the French swine industry and formalize and reinforce its commitments to societal expectations, INAPORC has launched a collective social responsibility initiative: "Demain Le Porc."
Brazil: Embrapa presents Sustainable Pig Farming Project
The initiative aims to develop sustainability metrics and indicators suited to Brazil's reality and increase the sector's competitiveness and access to markets.
Factors associated with farrowing assistance in hyperprolific sows
The frequency of farrowing assistance in sows varied among herds and was influenced by parity number.
Designing farms for improved animal welfare and reduced environmental impact: the Physior concept
This concept lies between conventional and organic swine production and focuses on sustainability, animal welfare, and economic efficiency.
U.S. updates guidelines for husbandry, environment claims on meat labels
Updated guideline makes recommendations to strengthen documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat product labeling.
€20 million Danish State aid scheme approved to support higher pig welfare
The European Commission has approved a Danish scheme to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs.
Effect of postpartum meloxicam administration to sows and split-suckling
Postpartum administration of meloxicam to sows reduced clinical cases of disease, increased ADG in pigs, and increased carcass weight at slaughter.
Tip: Panel to block the aisles during heat checking
This tip involves using an aluminum panel to close the aisles during heat checking.
Strategies to ensure feed safety
In this series of articles, we discuss the main concepts of safety and preventive measures to ensure the safety and quality of swine feed.