Comparing three types of supplemental heat sources for piglets
These results suggest electric-heated mats and heat lamps were comparable in maintaining the performance and postural behaviors of piglets.
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WEDA EuroTier Novelty 2022: Quick.Gate barrier gate
Fast, ergonomic mucking out
Sow behavior during introduction to a large dynamic group is influenced by familiarity and method
If small groups of sows are allowed to freely interact with each other prior to mixing into a larger dynamic group they can transition into the new social group with reduced rates of harmful aggressive behaviors.
EFSA proposes new welfare measures during transport
EFSA recommends more space, lower temperatures, and shorter distances.
Spain becomes first EU country to implement video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses
Large slaughterhouses will have one year to adapt to the new regulations and small slaughterhouses will have two.
EFSA recommendations to improve welfare of farmed pigs
EFSA has published a scientific opinion on the welfare of pigs on farm, the first of several opinions on animal welfare to be delivered in the coming year in the context of the Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy.
Denmark: Conversion of temporarily restricted farrowing crates
Denmark starts the conversion of temporary confinement crates during farrowing and lactation of sows ahead of the EU.
Spain approves swine farm control program
The control program will guarantee an effective and homogeneous application of the Royal Decree for the management of intensive pig farms.
Diet and microbiota-gut-brain axis in relation to tail biting in pigs
While tail biting is multifactorial, an imbalance in the microbiota-gut-brain axis, modulated via the diet, should be considered as a pathway for the development of tail biting.
Classification of pig calls produced from birth to slaughter according to emotional valence and context of production
Results suggest that an automated recognition system can be developed to monitor pig welfare on-farm.
Aggressive and defeated pigs begin agonistic encounters with more negative emotions
Less aggressive pigs may be more susceptible to the emotional impact of victory and defeat but overall, more aggressive pigs express more negative emotionality at the start of agonistic encounters.
EU: New study unveils how the CAP is contributing to animal welfare and antimicrobial use reduction
The study provides a snapshot of the situation regarding animal welfare and use of antimicrobials throughout the EU.
Tip for easy pre-weaning socialization
Allowing piglets to interact with the neighboring litter via an opening could reduce aggression at weaning.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear case against Proposition 12
The National Pork Producers Council argues that Proposition 12 violates the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
Effects of cooled floor pads and chilled drinking water on behavior and performance of lactating sows under heat stress
Cooled floor pads combined with chilled drinking water did not affect sow behavior, but did alleviate heat stress partially.
The use of attractants to stimulate neonatal piglet interest in rope enrichment
The aim of this study was to determine if enrichment ropes would entice neonatal piglets away from the sow and reduce preweaning mortality.