Richard Longthorp, Pig Farmer[Videos]![]() 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. |
Jyden Bur: Free stall system for the European market[Company news]As of 2013, the European Union has made new requirements for gestated sows. The ordinary static crate will be phased out by law but there are other solutions. A high level of efficiency, an improved working environment and more animal welfare is the outcome of the popular and flexible gestation crate, JB5000 from Jyden Bur – a Danish company with an international perspective. |
Conditions for breeding during weaning[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() The new test in the welfare section is dedicated to conditions during weaning. |
New Zealand - Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for pigs[Latest swine news]The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has completed a review of the Animal Welfare (Pigs) Code of Welfare 2005 and a draft code has been released for public consultation.source: www.biosecurity.govt.nz |
European Union - Animal welfare labelling and the establishment of a European Network of Reference Centres[Latest swine news]The European Union Agriculture and Fisheries Council held an exchange of views on the Commission's report "Options for animal welfare labelling and the establishment of a European Network of Reference Centres for the protection and welfare of animals".source: www.consilium.europa.eu |
Conditions for gestating sows in groups[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() A new instalment of the test on animal welfare in swine herds. This test evaluates your knowledge on the welfare of gestating sows allotted in groups. |
Temple Grandin[Company news]Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world. Now her fascinating life, with all its challenges and successes is being brought to the screen. |