Germany sets minimum farrowing pen size
The Federal Council now requires farrowing pens to have an area of 6.5 m².
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Intact tails as a welfare indicator in finishing pigs?
Scoring of tail lesions and defining intact tails in undocked pigs at the abattoir.
Support for European animal welfare label
During the Informal Meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, the Minister's initiative for an EU-wide animal welfare label met with broad support.
EuroTier 2021: Technical program highlights announced
The world's leading trade fair for animal production launches comprehensive technical program, underpinned by the guiding theme “Farming in the Food chain”
Impact of sexual maturity on the welfare of immunocastrated v. entire heavy female pigs
Sexual maturity has a low, yet not negligible, impact on the welfare of heavy female pigs in terms of aggressive behavior and lesions.
Automatic early warning of tail biting using 3D cameras to detect tail posture
A 3D machine vision system has the potential to automate tail posture detection and provide early warning of tail biting on farm.
Tell Tail Signs: imaging technology detects early warning signs of tail biting in pigs
3D cameras placed above pig pens can automatically detect changes in tail posture, serving as an early warning system to alert farmers before tail biting outbreaks occur.
Sow responsiveness to humans reveals info on performance and living conditions
Sows that had a good relationships with their handler tended to have more total and weaned pigs. Weaning performance was better for farmers who valued good animal-human relationships.
Greengage: Pioneering acoustic monitoring to help keep pigs happy
A groundbreaking commercial trial in lighting and sensor technology to improve pig performance and enhance animal welfare.
UK: New Trade and Agriculture Commission will support farmers and animal welfare
The new commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers, advising Government on trade policies that secure opportunities for UK farmers and improve animal welfare.
Spain: Temperature monitoring regulations during animal transport
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched an action plan for controlling temperatures in animal transportation during the summer of 2020, which affects transports longer than 8 hours.
Germany: New regulations propose greater animal welfare in pig farming
New regulations for pig farming have been proposed by the Bundesrat including provisions for sow and pig housing.
How number of pigs per feeder hole and group size affect nursery pig performance
How does the number of pigs per feeder hole and the group size influence growth performance and ear and tail lesions?
Protection of transported animals: Parliament establishes inquiry committee
MEPs decided to set up an inquiry committee to look into alleged breaches in the application of EU animal welfare rules during transport within and outside the EU.
CPF imposes strict animal welfare standards on pig farms
Charoen Pokphand Foods has continually improved its farming practices in line with the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and responsible antibiotic use.
EFSA’s latest advice on welfare of pigs during the slaughter process
Most of the hazards related to welfare of pigs at slaughter are due to inadequate staff skills and poorly designed and constructed facilities. That is one of the main conclusions of EFSA’s latest advice on welfare of animals during the slaughter process.