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Positioning crates: Which is better: facing inwards or outwards? (I)

When designing farrowing rooms, sows can be placed in different ways: facing inwards, facing outwards, with aisles both in front and behind the crate, or on both sides of the aisle.

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Risk factors associated with postpartum dysgalactia syndrome in sows

This study has demonstrated that a considerable number of modern pig herds still suffer from problems with postpartum dysgalactia syndrome.

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Farrowing programming III

Next we will consider some aspects that can be taken into account in order to adjust the day to induce farrowing.

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Organization of replacements V

On many farms the introduction of gilts is not homogenous. However, the introduction of a similar number of gilts to each productive batch would be ideal. How can we do this?

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Farrowing programming II

The gestation period in the majority of sows is usually around 113 to 115 days. However, a percentage of sows can farrow normally up to 3 days before or after.

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Denmark - Less salmonella in outdoor pigs

In a survey from the Food Institute of Danish Technical University (DTU) there were salmonella in over ten percent of conventional indoor slaughter pigs, in seven percent of organic pigs, and in only five percent of outdoor pigs.

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European Union - Commission publishes detailed data about organic farming

The area under organic agriculture has increased significantly over the last years and represents about 4.3% of the utilised agricultural area of the EU (in 2008), with particular high percentages in the Austria, Sweden, Estonia, the Czech Republic and Latvia.

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July 2010: Ear tags

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Environmental control in the growing phase (II): Environmental needs

In order to try to control the environment, it is important: - Be able to evaluate it. - Be familiar with the needs of different types of animals. - Implement corrective measures to adapt to those needs.

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Fattening: Manipulable material and lighting

Is the lighting in warehouses up to standard? Are the manipulable materials the right ones?

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Organization of the replacements IV

Another convenient option for controlling the replacement entry is to incorporate the information on the breeding chart.

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Piglet castration

At what age can we castrate piglets? Is it possible to castrate without a general anesthetic? The new test on castration tries to resolve these doubts.

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Finishing

The new test in the welfare section is dedicated to conditions during finishing period.

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Ulcers in swine livestock (2/2)

Nutrition is considered to be a clear factor that increases the risk of ulcers appearing.

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Environmental and sow-related factors affecting the duration of farrowing

Allowing the sow to move freely before farrowing, reducing the constipation state and avoid excessive fattening during late pregnancy all appear to be key factors in shortening farrowing time and reducing perinatal mortality.