Comparison of pig behavior during euthanasia using nitrous oxide vs carbon dioxide gas
Pigs exposed to carbon dioxide made more escape attempts but fewer squeals than pigs exposed to nitrous oxide.
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Hackathon dives deep into AgroFood Ecosystem® data
The goal is to make the meat production chain more transparent for consumers by transforming HKScan’s data into a more user-friendly format.
IPIC: PQA Advisor certification session on October 16
The application deadline is approaching for Iowa Pork Industry Center's Pork Quality Assurance Advisor certification session.
Germany: 300 million euros for improved animal welfare
Germany's economic stimulus package for 2020 and 2021 will allocate a total of 300 million euros for barn remodeling that promotes greater animal welfare.
Germany sets minimum farrowing pen size
The Federal Council now requires farrowing pens to have an area of 6.5 m².
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.