Effects of stocking density and illuminance in lairage of fattening pigs in different temperatures
Stocking at too-high density at high temperatures and stocking of too-low density at low temperatures affect meat quality and animal welfare.
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Access to drinking water and feed to improve welfare
This second article from the WelfarePIGnet project describes practices for improving pig access to feed and drinking water, including the costs of implementing them.
Exploring the effect of play on heart rate variability as a measure of positive emotional states in pigs
Engaging in play increases heart rate variability, with this effect persisting into the period immediately after play.
NFACC celebrates 20 years of leadership in farm animal welfare
This month marks a significant milestone for the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) as it celebrates 20 years of leading farm animal care and welfare in Canada.
Key questions about heat stress: Digestive system
In this installment, we will discover how heat stress affects the digestive tract of pigs.
WelFarmers identifies good practices to improve pig welfare in the EU
An EU-funded project bringing together farmers, vets, advisors and researchers.
Switzerland's new labelling requirements for animal products
Meat, eggs, and milk must be labeled if they come from animals that have undergone certain painful procedures without anesthesia.
Denmark: New animal welfare report published
The rules for animal welfare are followed in the majority of the country's pig and cattle herds.
The Netherlands takes steps towards greater animal welfare in 2040
Thirteen organisations endorse the importance of a more animal-friendly livestock sector with a newly signed covenant.
Animal welfare, CAP, and trade, focus of AGRIFISH in June
The EU ministers value advancements in animal welfare, support the simplification of the CAP, and defend the European agricultural trade balance.
The promotion of play behaviour in grow-finish pigs: The relationship between behaviours indicating positive experience and physiological measures
Play was successfully promoted and sustained until the finishing period and equally expressed regardless of extra space.
Germany postpones labeling of meat according to type of husbandry
The federated states will have an additional six months for implementation.
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.
Osteomyelitis in pig carcasses at a Portuguese slaughterhouse: association with tail-biting and teeth resection
Meat inspection data were collected from 100,489 finishing pigs slaughtered in a northern Portuguese abattoir.
Animal welfare gains prominence in EU Alert Network
For the first time, the Alert Network's annual report includes notifications on animal welfare and companion animals.
Influence of deep-litter bedding materials on environmental and welfare-related factors in boar studs
Trial runs were conducted in winter and summer to compare five deep-litter bedding materials.