Understanding tail-biting in pigs through social network analysis
Littermates might be less socially connected among themselves which may predispose them to development of tail-biting.
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Clinical case: Tail biting in a pig farm with non-docked pigs
The average mortality increased by 2.5% due to the animals that presented with myelitis and ascending infections along the spine. Find out how the problem could be solved without returning to tail docking.
A high temperature around farrowing causes stress to the sows
The use of a thermometer or other technologies not so usual such as thermography for diagnosing sensitive situations cheaply, easily and objectively.
Use of a production planning chart with a metallic support
By writing down the sow’s number directly onto a piece of paper or a card we do not lose information
PigCHAMP Releases Mobile App
Making informed decisions quickly, can save producers time and money in the long run.
New rules for organic production
The approval by the Council of the text of the Regulation allows existing and potential organic producers to plan with confidence and certainty on the basis of new rules.
United Kingdom: record in organic pig numbers
The number of pigs rea red organically saw the largest proportional increase.
Use of the space in the farrowing pens to avoid crushings
This trick tries to reduce the number of deaths by providing the piglets more resting space by using the corridor.
Preparing the gilts: production
We talk about weight and age at mating, stall adaptation, flushing, how to perform heat detection and insemination, the convenience or inconvenience of segregating the gilts
How to move piglets quickly and without getting tired
30 years ago, the idea of setting up a conveyor belt like the ones that are (or were) used in poultry farming appeared.
Training gilts for using ESF with minimum effort
The most difficult thing for sows is learning to open doors. Here we show an easy and practical way to achieve it.
What is good for small piglets may not be so for the big ones
Practical implications of a study that analyzes the consequences of litter standardization by weight or number and the supply of creep feeding.
Feed flavour to increase feed intake in lactation under tropical conditions
Flavour supplementation during lactation may improve sow feed intake promoting higher milk yield in climate challenging conditions.
France will implement a more ambitious animal welfare policy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food intends to implement a more ambitious animal welfare policy. Some of the measures are already included in the bill that will be discussed in the Parliament.
Surgical castration with pain relief affects the health and productive performance of pigs in the suckling period
Surgical castration has a negative impact on production in the suckling period, especially in pigs in the three lower quartiles for body weight.
Artificial intelligence to monitor pigs in China
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has decided to use AI technology to help China boost its pig-husbandry industry, which has long been plagued with poor efficiency and high labor costs.