New AI station commissioned in Malta[Company news]A new AI station has been commissioned in Malta, using stock, expertise and equipment from Britain. |
Census structure (II)[Management]Carles Casanovas Until now we have spoken about the general census structure of the herd, but in an ideal situation this optimum distribution should be put into practice in each of the productive batches of sows. |
Census structure (I)[Management]Carles Casanovas One of the main objectives for a herd of sows is to achieve a correct homogeneity of the productive batches. |
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. |
Evolution of pigs[Latest swine news]Since the wild boar was domesticated 9000 years ago, its genetic make up has undergone favourable and less favourable changes. In a project financed by the European Research Council (ERC) researchers of Wageningen UR will compare the genetic characteristics of twelve pig species. |
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. |
Hormone management (III)[Management]Carles Casanovas When external administration of the hormonal product is stopped, the levels of progesterone fall. |
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