Temple Grandin: Electric Stunning of Pigs and Sheep
Temple Grandin explains humane slaughter methods to insure good animal welfare at the pork processing plant.
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Alternative to surgical castration without anesthesia (II)
Immunological castration also reduces sexual behavior and aggressiveness during the final weeks of fattening, in this way increasing the time dedicated to the ingestion of food
Gestation in stalls
This month we are setting you a new test, in this case on the welfare of sows accommodated in stalls during gestation.
Organization of the replacements I
We have already seen that in order to achieve a correct parity structure and homogeneity of the production batches, it is necessary to control the number of replacement gilts entering the herd.
Genetic resistance to PCV2
Anecdotal evidence from pig producers and veterinarians in the field suggests that there are genotype differences in susceptibility to PCVAD
TOPIGS: Flushing results in heavier piglets
An increased feeding of sows during the insemination phase results in a higher piglet birthweight.
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ArticleControlling time of sows farrowing
Injecting prostaglandin F2α (PGF) or its analogues is effective for induction of farrowing, although a large range in the interval between treatment and farrowing is usual. Experience has shown that only 50% to 60% of PGF-treated sows farrow during the working day after injection and only these sows are candidates for farrowing supervision.
Sow parity structure (II)
Until now we have spoken about the general parity structure of the herd, but in an ideal situation this optimum distribution should be put into practice in each of the productive batches of sows.
Richard Longthorp, Pig Farmer
Richard can tell you a thing or two about pigs. Hes been rearing them for the last 20 years on his farms in East Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Hes also well known in the industry as a tireless campaigner for improved training and higher standards of animal welfare.
Sow parity structure (I)
One of the main goals for a sow herd is to achieve a correct homogeneity of the productive batches.
All-in, all-out – too hot or too cold?
Batch production — the all-in, all-out management method for finishing pigs — is placing increasing strains on ventilation systems, particularly in older piggeries, says Tim Miller, environmental specialist with ARM Buildings.
Hormone management (III)
When external administration of the hormonal product is stopped, the levels of progesterone fall.
Thompson’s tip: Beware ‘parity drift’
In the last few years a significant number of producers have restocked or expanded their herds through organic growth.
Piglet preference for infrared temperature and flooring
The aim of these experiments was to examine piglet preferences for different types of infrared temperatures and flooring at 24 h of age.
Pork Industry Passport
Pork Industry Training WA (PITWA) last week introduced 20 WA pork producers and piggery workers to the Pork Industry Skills Passport, which details and endorses a person’s workplace skills and competencies and provides an employer with verification.
Dimension and design of the farrowing unit
The Danish pig producers’ research organisation has tested a number of different designs. They recommend pen dimensions of 2.7x1.8 m to accommodate modern prolific breeds.