Visit to the IFIP-Institut du Porc experimental swine station
Since 1998, IFIP has had an experimental farm located in Romillé, Brittany, France, which allows them to run all types of trials at all stages of production.
Facilities and equipment
Tip: A better straw dispenser for pigs
Straw is the best enrichment material to meet pigs' needs. How can we provide it?
333 participates in the European project WelFarmers
333 has been chosen to manage communications throughout the project and as a home for all the dissemination materials generated.
WelFarmers: The best practices in welfare for pigs
Pig farmers, research centers and higher education institutions will be working together in the EU-funded project ‘WelFarmers’ where more than 50% of the pig production in Europe is represented in the consortium formed by eight European countries.
Tip: How to reduce drafts in the barn
This farmer's solution mitigates the effect of wind blowing through the windows, whether we have mechanical or natural ventilation.
Artificial intelligence in the swine industry: an unstoppable present
Artificial intelligence is not a passing fad in the swine industry but an ongoing revolution that is redefining the industry.
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- Slurry funnels with partial pit ventilation on emissions from pig barn
- Danish Crown becomes co-owner of promising climate technology
- Artificial intelligence in the swine industry: an unstoppable present
- The anaerobic digestion process of swine manure
- Increasing the fertilizer value of slurry using acidification
Collective manure treatment in Europe
The working collective units and processing methods at the European level have been inventoried by country and by process.
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ArticleMulti-site Pig Production: evaluating its impact after 25 years of implementation
The evolution of multi-site pig production over the last 25 years has not held true to its original intent.
The 2nd edition of the 333 Experience Congress "Facilities and Environment" comes to a close having provided solutions to the challenges the swine industry faces
With the participation of more than 30 expert speakers and moderators, the second 333 Experience Congress "Facilities and Environment" provided solutions to the challenges that the swine industry is facing.
France: Two slaughterhouses withdraw from the Marché du Porc Breton
Cooperl and Bigard withdraw from the French reference market.
Pedregales farm: Innovating to face challenges in the swine industry
What can we do to face the challenges in the industry? Innovate, research, and bring science closer to the field.
Design of pig facilities. Strategic points for the future (1/3): animal welfare and genetics
Many farm design parameters have changed. Animal welfare has become even more important and genetic evolution has resulted in productive variation between breeds.
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Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
Reducing emissions of pollutant gases during slurry storage
The application of BATs to optimize the management of slurry inside the barns means increasing the frequency of emptying the pits to the outside storage.
The feed mill faced with health challenges in pig production
Today's swine industry depends on a supply of properly balanced feed, the quality and safety of which are critical to pig health, welfare, and maximum productive performance.
New edition of SPACE exhibition in France
The 37th edition of the SPACE exhibition has just been held in Rennes, where this year, energy had a special emphasis.
On-farm biogas production via co-digestion: an example of economic viability and sustainability
Eight years ago, Granja Capdevila Torrent Ramaders started up its biogas production plant using co-digestion and is now an example of economic viability and sustainability.
Video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses: status of their implementation in different countries
Spain is the first EU country to legislate the installation of video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses, following the example of England, Scotland, and Israel.
Emissions (II): How to minimize GHG and ammonia emissions on pig farms
This article describes different techniques that can be applied, in order of priority, to prevent NH3 and CH4 emissions.
Emissions (I): How are greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions produced on our farms?
In this first article on emissions, Xavier Flotats explains how the main greenhouse gases and ammonia are generated on our farms.
Water medication: How to medicate water using a tank
Medicating water using a tank is an easy and flexible method used to administer drugs, but it can be imprecise if the products we use aren’t totally soluble.
La Almenara farm: Porc d’Or Special Award from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture 2022
This award recognizes farms that excel in the areas of quality, biosecurity, health, animal welfare, and reducing environmental impact.
The cost of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming
This article provides an example of the cost per ton of CO2 saved by reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions through daily slurry removal and anaerobic digestion.
Main quality control points in feed mills
Quality is essential for the sustainability, reliability, and profitability of any company. In pig production, we can also apply the integral concept of quality starting with the purchase of raw materials and feed.
Spain: New animal welfare regulations published
A Royal Decree modifying several aspects related to animal welfare affecting pig farms has been published by the BOE.
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- Slurry funnels with partial pit ventilation on emissions from pig barn
- Danish Crown becomes co-owner of promising climate technology
- Artificial intelligence in the swine industry: an unstoppable present
- The anaerobic digestion process of swine manure
- Increasing the fertilizer value of slurry using acidification