Dimension and design of the gestation unit[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen The gestation unit is basically a parking unit where sows should be kept comfortable to allow the pregnancy to develop |
Thompson’s tip: Drying out after disinfection[Company news]Cleaning and disinfection are an essential part of successful disease control, preventing or reducing the transfer of infection from one batch of pigs to the next. However, drying out of pens is a frequently-neglected part of the process. |
Brazil - Processing structure[Latest swine news]Some 80% of pigs are produced by integrators and another 20% by independent producers.source: www.bpex.org.uk |
Feed wastage[Management]Carles Casanovas Regardless of these causes we often waste food needlessly. The animals do not consume everything that arrives to the farm. |
Dimension and design of the mating and control unit[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen The mating and control unit is one of the most important elements of a sow unit. Thus, it must facilitate a high pregnancy rate, high number of piglets, uniform body condition, sow longevity and a low return rate. |
G. E. Baker Ltd: New marketing appointment[Company news]Kim French has been appointed marketing co-ordinator by G. E. Baker (UK) Ltd, where she will be responsible for a wide range of marketing functions. |
Vietnam to phase out backyard pig farms[Latest swine news]Vietnam targets to reduce the number of small-scale, backyard pig farms to 60% by 2010 from 75% currently and increase the percentage of improved pig breeds from 9.6% currently to 19.2% in 2010 and 26.6% in 2015.source: www.asian-agribiz.com |
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