Effects of farrowing hut design on maternal and thermoregulatory behavior in outdoor housed sows and piglets
The metal hut appears to be the best compromise considering thermal environment, behavior, and litter survival.
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Efficacy of transdermal flunixin in mitigating castration pain in piglets
Castrated piglets treated with transdermal flunixin demonstrated lower total pain scores and required less analgesic intervention immediately post-castration compared to castrated piglets receiving no treatment.
Five effective strategies to engage the new generation of pig farm workers
In the search for solutions, it is possible to identify and implement effective management strategies to improve the engagement and performance of the younger generation of farm employees.
Use of drinkers by finisher pigs depends on drinker location, pig age, time of day, stocking density and tail damage
Results may explain the success of previous studies in classifying tail damage pens from pens without tail damage using sensor data on drinker use.
Water medication: Influence of drinking patterns on water medications
Knowing the pattern of pig drinking behavior is essential for effective treatments.
Analysis of image-based sow activity patterns reveals associations with piglet survival and early growth
The live-born piglets of sows that were more active the day before farrowing, standing and in other activity than drinking and eating, had higher survival rates.
Impacts of evaporative pad cooling on finishing pig performance
Cool cell pads improved pig well-being by providing more cooling than sprinklers but pig performance was unaffected.
Dutch study reveals the cost of raising pigs with in-tact tails
New research examines the question of how keeping pigs without tail docking can be made possible.
EFFAB: Breeders further update animal welfare standards
Code of good practices highlights the commitments of the animal breeding sector toward sustainability and animal welfare.
U.S: Legislation to ensure state autonomy over agricultural practices introduced
Senators introduced the EATS Act to ensure state autonomy over agricultural practices following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 12.
U.S. Governors send letter to Congress against Proposition 12
A letter urges Congress to reintroduce the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act to prevent states from impeding interstate agricultural trade.
Denmark: Most Danes pay attention to animal welfare while buying food
A new study shows that seven out of ten Danes pay attention to animal welfare when they buy food.
USDA: New heat stress app for pigs
HotHog, a new smartphone application that predicts heat stress in pigs, is now available for download and use, a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists announced today.
U.S. to strengthen substantiation of animal-raising claims
USDA is taking action to ensure the integrity of animal-raising claims for meat and poultry labels.
Spain activates temperature control plan during animal transport
This affects movements longer than 8 hours of equids and domestic bovine, ovine, caprine, and porcine animals.
Proposition 12 guidance published in wake of Supreme Court decision
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has published FAQs and a Sow Housing Guide.