Poultry and pig sector in Argentina[Latest swine news]The report made by Wageningen UR gives an overview of the current husbandry and management practices in the poultry and pig sector in Argentina related to animal welfare. The research centered on a description of the broiler, layer and pig sector in Argentina, the regulatory framework in force in Argentina with respect to animal welfare and a survey on husbandry practice in the poultry and pig sector.source: www.lei.dlo.nl |
Environmentally-acquired bacteria influence microbial diversity and natural innate immune responses at gut surfaces[swine abstracts]The extent to which early-life environment impacts on microbial diversity of the adult gut and subsequent immune processes has not been comprehensively investigated thus far. We addressed this important question using the pig as a model to evaluate the impact of early-life environment on microbe/host gut interactions during development. |
Canada - Government delivers energy loans for farmers[Latest swine news]Canadian agriculture producers and agribusiness operators who are considering the use of renewable energy sources in their business will soon have a new financing option thanks to a new Energy Loan announced by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.source: www.agr.gc.ca |
Europeoan Union - Changes in the types of pig farm[Latest swine news]The number of small breeders follows the trend in the number of small farms, i.e. a general decrease, which is especially marked where there are proportionally more small farms. The number of pigs is falling at a similar rate, as there is a strong link between these two numbers. The number of large fatteners is increasing apart from in a few countries. There, although the number of large farms is stable, their average size is continuing to increase. On average, between the 2003 and 2007 surveys, the number of pigs for the large fatteners doubled, with more extreme figures being seen at national level. At EU level, the increase was 16.4%. |
Piglet preference for infrared temperature and flooring[swine abstracts]The aim of these experiments was to examine piglet preferences for different types of infrared temperatures and flooring at 24 h of age. |
Water boosts weaning weights[Company news]A simple change to the watering regime in the farrowing houses is enabling a Suffolk farmer to rear an extra 1–1.5 piglets a litter and reduce his vet bills. |
Dimension and design of the farrowing unit[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen 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. |
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