Germany: Borchert Commission dissolved
The Borchert Commission was established in 2019 and, in August 2023, decided to end its work.
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Effects of farrowing hut design on maternal and thermoregulatory behavior in outdoor housed sows and piglets
The metal hut appears to be the best compromise considering thermal environment, behavior, and litter survival.
Efficacy of transdermal flunixin in mitigating castration pain in piglets
Castrated piglets treated with transdermal flunixin demonstrated lower total pain scores and required less analgesic intervention immediately post-castration compared to castrated piglets receiving no treatment.
Tip: A roll-up handling chute
A plastic safety fence, like those used in construction, is used to create a barrier between the doors, allowing one person to control sow movement.
Five effective strategies to engage the new generation of pig farm workers
In the search for solutions, it is possible to identify and implement effective management strategies to improve the engagement and performance of the younger generation of farm employees.
Tip: Convert a liquid feeder to a dry feeder
The farmer decided to use a facility that was previously used for finishing pigs for the final growth phase of gilts. He adapted the liquid feeders to be able to feed dry feed semi-ad libitum.
What is the best age for weaning piglets?
Enric Marco examines the reasons why the average age at weaning has not yet reached 28 days in Spain.
Dutch study reveals the cost of raising pigs with in-tact tails
New research examines the question of how keeping pigs without tail docking can be made possible.
Available space, mixing of animals, or phase feeding- What has the greatest impact on productivity in finishing?
Does more available space for finishing pigs improve production? Should we aim to have homogenous weight groups? This study assesses the effect of different elements on finishing performance.
The effect of lift crates on piglet survival rate and sow stress level during farrowing
Lift crate sows evidenced an increase in hair cortisol values along with the benefit of the higher survival rate of piglets before weaning.
USDA: New heat stress app for pigs
HotHog, a new smartphone application that predicts heat stress in pigs, is now available for download and use, a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists announced today.
U.S. to strengthen substantiation of animal-raising claims
USDA is taking action to ensure the integrity of animal-raising claims for meat and poultry labels.
EU: Possible repercussions of the revision of the Animal Welfare Directive
Copa and Cogeca have commissioned the first comprehensive report to better understand the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the concept popularized by the European citizens' initiative "End the Cage Age".
Tip: A very practical sow card holder
There are many types of do-it-yourself sow card holders for farms, but this one stands out thanks to its simplicity and functionality.
NOVUS hosting seminar on Scaling Up Pork Profitability at World Pork Expo
This free educational event is part of the WPX Business Seminars.
Belgium: Farmers can now administer local anesthesia for piglet castration themselves
This expansion of the regulations comes at the request of the industry, which is struggling with a lack of veterinarians.