Health restart: the power of depopulation and repopulation to restore profitability
When losses and costs from poor health threaten the current and future farm profitability, perhaps a “clean slate” should be considered.
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Strategies to reduce costs in pig feed formulation
Reducing costs in pig feed formulation depends not on a single action, but on the strategic integration of multiple factors: precision in formulation, ingredient selection, use of technologies, and efficient management of the nutrition model and purchasing.
Swine Industry Business Forum Mexico 2025: Vision in action
SIBFM 2025 made it clear that the Mexican pork industry is not only growing but is also becoming more professional, taking firm steps toward a sustainable and competitive future.
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Abstract333 Emerging Voices - Impact of nest covers on welfare and performance of temporarily crated sows and their piglets during lactation
This work supports the use of temporary crating as a viable alternative to conventional farrowing crates. Final thesis at the Department of Animal and Food Science of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UAB, Spain, advised by Pol Llonch Obiols.
333 was present at the PIGX2 conference of SAPPO in Pretoria, South Africa
PIGX2 conference organized by the South African pork producers organization was held on 31st July-1st August, 2025 in Pretoria.
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ArticleKeys to more humane and effective error management on pig farms
When we manage errors systematically, we stop punishing symptoms and start addressing the real causes.
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Sign upAlready a member?Key questions about heat stress: Digestive system
In this installment, we will discover how heat stress affects the digestive tract of pigs.
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ArticlePrecision feeding for lactating sows: The path to sustainability and efficiency
Implementing precision feeding through the use of electronic feeders improves sow and piglet performance while providing economic, environmental, and animal welfare benefits.
Swine production in the United States (I): Sustainable production and social programs on a farm
This is how one of the Tosh Pork farms in the United States works, combining technology, production efficiency, and social commitment. In this first article, we present the structure, work culture, and overview of U.S. swine production.
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ArticleNutrition and feeding management strategies to mitigate heat stress in lactating sows
The study confirms the negative impact of both chronic and acute heat stress on feed intake in lactating sows and validates nutritional and management strategies to mitigate it.
333 attends ESPHM 2025, one of the most important scientific congresses in the swine industry
This year's edition, held in Bern, Switzerland, brought together international experts to discuss swine welfare, health, nutrition, and sustainability.
Key questions about heat stress: Physiology and behavior
How does heat stress affect our pigs? This four-part question-and-answer series will give us an in-depth understanding of this key aspect of pig production.
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Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
Can exoskeletons help us when vaccinating piglets?
Two models of exoskeletons were tested on farms to evaluate whether they improved working conditions during piglet vaccination.
Sow card: Accurate record keeping is essential to improve production performance
We are sharing an example of a sow card used to record basic breeding sow data, which is essential on all farms regardless of their size.
Is there “fake” data on farms? Do we know how to convey the importance of good record keeping?
Do we know how to communicate the main objective of correct data collection? What clues can make us suspect that the data are not being properly recorded?
Pig333 drives technical training at Pigs Tomorrow 2025
Javier Lorente participated in this event held on May 13 and 14 in Leicestershire county, United Kingdom.
Environmental and microclimatic control for swine welfare
This article describes some practices for improving environmental control and the costs involved in their implementation.
Do we know how to interpret what our pigs are telling us? Observations in the farrowing room
The relatively short but very intense lactation period is undoubtedly a key phase in pig production for both sows and piglets. The fragility of the piglets and the significant demands that sows face at this stage make early detection of problems essential. Do we understand what the animals are telling us?
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Sign upAlready a member?Particle size as a key factor in sustainability
In today's context of high production costs and increasing pressure from environmental regulations, swine production faces the challenge of balancing production efficiency with the environmental and economic sustainability of the industry. A key factor in this equation is feed particle size, where simple actions available to the producer can achieve significant improvements.
Performance and welfare of sows exposed to auditory environmental enrichment in mixed or group housing systems
From their respective academic and on-farm positions, Josep Gasa and Josep Casanovas discuss a study on the performance and welfare of sows exposed to auditory environmental enrichment.
The 10 most-read articles in 2024
Of the 122 articles published on Pig333 last year by world-renowned authors, these were the ten most-read. You won't want to miss a single one.
WelFarmers: Promoting best practices in pig welfare in Europe
The project is currently in the first phase of implementation. Check for updates at www.welfarmers.com.
Tip: How to build a piglet loading ramp
This is how to assemble an "emergency" ramp using the insulation panels left over from the construction of the nursery.
We can improve colostrum quality through nutrition: Research and practice
The global swine industry is dynamic and constantly advancing. One of these advancements is the significant increase in sow productivity. This is evidenced by the increase in the number of piglets born and, consequently, in the number of piglets weaned. This progress also poses new challenges, especially regarding the most important superfood on the farm: porcine colostrum. This leads us to ask if improving colostrum quality is possible through specific nutritional strategies.
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Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.