Ireland - Poultry and pig schemes outlined
It is estimated that the conversion of 100,000 sows to loose sow housing will cost farmers close to €40m in total
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New Zealand - Pork Industry votes to give consumers clarity and choice
New Zealand Pork announced a three-pronged strategy focused on consumer choice, confidence and continuing action on animal welfare following its AGM.
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ManagementArticleWhat is the best age for weaning piglets? (1/3)
With this article we begin the publication of a series of three unpublished articles by José Barceló for pig333.com on the age at weaning. José gave us the articles a few days before his death. As a way of paying homage to him we have decided to publish them posthumously without any alterations.
The importance of the first hours of life
Piglets are born with very limited energy reserves: compared to other newborn mammals, they have much less energy stored per kg liveweight.
New Zealand - MAF investigation of piggery concludes
An investigation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) into the operations of a Levin piggery has concluded, with MAF determining no breaches of the current Code of Welfare for Pigs, issued pursuant to section 75 of the Animal Welfare Act.
Effects of dietary protein concentration and amino acid supplementation on the feeding behavior of multiparous lactating sows in a tropical humid climate
Reducing the dietary crude protein content may stimulate feed intake in high temperature and humidity conditions
The effect of management strategies and parity on the behaviour and physiology of gestating sows housed in an electronic sow feeding system
Multiparous sows enter easily to the electronic feeders than primiparous without effects on feeder aggressions
Thompson’s tip: Hot weather check-ups
Following the recent hot weather, growth rates among growing and finishing pigs can be expected to slow. So stocking densities need particularly attention, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd.
New research looks at farrowing crate alternatives
The practical stage of a major new research project looking at welfare-friendly alternatives to the farrowing crate has just got under way with the building and evaluation of prototype designs.
The effects of R-salbutamol on behaviour and physiology of finishing pigs
The use of salbutamol in finishing diets does not affect pig behaviour and physiology
Delivering Animal Welfare and Quality: Transparency in the food production chain
As part of Sweden’s efforts to strengthen animal welfare in the EU and internationally, the Ministry of Agriculture is arranging a conference on animal welfare during the Swedish Presidency of the EU.
Pregnant pig computer hackers
Clever pigs show how they have learnt how to beat the food system in farms around the UK. Interesting animal video from BBC show 'Clever Critters'.
Welfare Quality®: Successful workshop in Spain
On the 24th of March 2009 a Welfare Quality® programme for stakeholders was held in Spain. The dedicated meeting `Integración del bienestar animal en la cadena alimentaria: evaluación en granja e información al consumidor´ was organised during the IMAGA2009 exhibition in Zaragoza.
Thompson’s tip: Spring ventilation check-up
As we head towards the middle of spring, pig producers should review their ventilation systems advises Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd.
Cargill achieves eight critical animal welfare assurance goals
Cargill Pork announced it has achieved eight priority animal welfare assurance objectives. Advancements are in the production, handling, transportation and harvest of hogs.