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.
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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.
Tip: Adapt a pen for weaned piglets
How to adapt a normal pen to the specific needs of weaned piglets.
EuroTier 2024: Spotlight on current topics in the livestock sector
DLG to present the themes of sustainability, animal welfare, and digitalisation in Hanover, Germany.
DanBred dam lines. Key management aspects
We interviewed Jesús Etxart to talk about the latest management recommendations for DanBred sows.
Generational succession: Considerations for success
it is vitally important to be aware of the difficulties that this process can entail. Consequently, considerations must be made to ensure a good outcome.
Impact of zinc supplementation on growth performance and body composition in grow-finishing pigs under heat stress
Current zinc recomendations may not optimize growth in finishing pigs under thermoneutral and heat stress conditions.