Assessing pig personality in the home pen: a novel laser test
A novel quick in-pen laser test to assess piglet personality traits while minimizing environmental and handling interferences.
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WelFarmers announces the 12 winning practices from its first round
The EU project moves forward with new materials to support the practical adoption of pig welfare solutions.
Field trials to reduce tail docking in piglets
The livestock farms associated with the project evaluate and verify the improvement measures proposed in the plans based on the ClassyFarm self-assessment questionnaires.
Spain introduces new stocking densities for farms without tail docking
Royal Decree 809/2025 introduces a classification by farm type and allows higher densities on farms that keep all pigs with their tails intact.
How can we make the swine industry more attractive to younger generations?
Despite the global dynamics of a growing sector, pig farming faces difficulties in attracting and retaining young talent.
With historic results, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 comes to a close
The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 successfully concluded its sixth edition in Cali, Colombia, establishing itself as the most important technical and business event for Latin American pig farming.
Effects of grinding teeth on piglet facial lesions, sow teat lesions and performances
Grinding teeth decreased the teat lesion score on day 21 of lactation but did not influence the mortality rate or litter weight gain.
The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 kicks off
With more than 2,000 participants from 30 countries, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 progressed successfully in Cali, Colombia, consolidating its position as the leading pig farming event in Latin America.
Precision nutrition and global collaboration shape GSS 2025
The Gestal Swine Summit 2025, organized by Jyga Technologies in Lévis, Quebec, brought together specialists, researchers, and companies from more than 10 countries to discuss nutrition, technology, and swine management strategies. In its second edition, the event reaffirmed its role as a technical and practical forum for promoting efficiency and sustainability on farms.
Cameras to detect and address issues on pig farms
The Chamber of Agriculture of Brittany suggests using cameras to analyze the behavior of our pigs and to correct the factors that limit their performance.
SPACE 2025: Innovation, exchanges, and record attendance
333 participated in SPACE 2025 in Rennes, an international livestock show that broke records and placed innovation at the center of discussions.
The effect of ramped nursery housing on pig behavior during loading and unloading at marketing
Ramp exposure during the nursery phase reduced ramp loading duration at market weight.
Commission launches consultation on EU farm animal welfare rules
Farmers, citizens, businesses, national and regional authorities, NGOs and other interested parties are encouraged to share their views.
Social behaviour in groups of castrated and uncastrated organic fattening male pigs - consequences for the individual
Contact to female groups and higher space allowance were key mitigating factors.
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.
Denmark presents EU Presidency priorities on agriculture to Parliament
The Danish Presidency will focus on cutting red tape, promoting the green transition and animal welfare in EU farm policy.