EESC issues an opinion on animal transport
The European Economic and Social Committee has issued an opinion on the proposal for an EP and Council regulation on the protection of animals during transport.
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UK: Export of live animals banned
The legislation delivers on a key manifesto commitment to ban the export of live animals including cattle, sheep, and pigs for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain.
Germany approves amendment to the Animal Protection Act
The amendment of the Animal Protection Act will include legal and enforcement changes in the area of animal welfare.
Welfare and performance of sows and piglets in farrowing pens with temporary crating system
Results suggested that farrowing pens with temporary crating facilitated mother-young interactions and showed a higher crushing rate.
EuroTier 2024 - platform for innovations
Several DLG innovation award schemes for concept and development achievements in animal husbandry technology.
The beneficial effects of providing prepartum sows with nesting materials
The provision of nesting material to sows prior to farrowing can increase sow maternal care traits and piglet performance.
Meat Institute updates animal handling guidelines and audit
The Meat Institute has updated its Animal Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Audit to include scores for each criterion.
France is developing welfare labeling for products of animal origin
The implementation of this proposal would harmonize current and future labeling.
Farmex: Pig and poultry collaboration improves management through enhanced data use
Barn Report Pro and Optifarm app collaboration will ensure easier access and tactical use of data.
Lidl invests half a billion into British pork sector
Lidl announces £500m investment into British pork sector following £14 m injection in 2022, doubling down on its 100% everyday fresh British pork commitment.
How to create different designated areas for finishing pigs?
It is a matter of considering animal welfare, workplace ergonomics, respect for the environment, and societal expectations.
Denmark: Animal welfare has improved but could be better
Fewer animal welfare sanctions were made in pig and cattle herds in 2022.
333 Emerging Voices: Evaluation of tail biting in pigs at the abattoir
Integrated Master's Dissertation in Veterinary Medicine by Alice Gomes from UTAD (Portugal) advised by Professor Madalena Vieira-Pinto.
Effects of providing sensory attractants to suckling pigs during lactation and after weaning on post-weaning growth performance
Environmental enrichment with cubes appears to have the greatest effect when applied post-weaning whereas flavor attractants appear to have the greatest effect when applied both pre- and post-weaning.
Changes in cortisol and cortisone in hair of pigs under heat stress
The use of cortisone and the estimation of 11β-HSD type 2 activity in hair is recommended instead of using hair cortisol concentrations alone.
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.