More nipple cup drinkers on day of weaning affects piglet water access and aggression
Multiple drinkers provided more frequent and longer water access along with decreased aggression near the water source.
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Visit to a farm with a TRAC system: A feasible option for reducing emissions
Twelve years ago, the French cooperative Cooperl implemented the TRAC system, a novel way of removing slurry from the pits several times a day, significantly reducing ammonia emissions inside the barns.
Maple Leaf Foods to complete conversion of all sow barns to open housing system in 2021
The world class animal care program makes Maple Leaf a North American leader in producing pigs without gestation crates.
US trial allows certain slaughterhouses to increase line speeds
A trial will allow participating swine slaughter establishments to operate at an increased line speed.
Canada invests $7 million to improve meat processing in Ontario
This is part of the government's efforts to support the sector’s growth and strengthen the food supply chain.
Evaluation of sow thermal preference across three stages of reproduction
The thermal comfort zone of sows may be narrower than current recommendations indicate.
WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp takes over Danish pig housing equipment supplier W. Domino A/S
Both companies are respected players in the market for pig housing equipment and livestock automation.
UK: New cull and render facility to serve farmers with backlog of pigs
AHDB’s Pork Board to fund an off-farm cull and render service as a backstop for producers who are struggling with a backlog of pigs on-farm.
Plastic-wrapped composting system for mortality disposal during animal disease outbreak
After a 7-wk composting period, Salmonella spp. and vaccine strains of Bovine herpesvirus-1 and Bovine viral diarrhea virus were inactivated using the composting system.
Canada: Manitoba adopts anti-tresspassing law to protect farm biosecurity
These amendments establish proactive measures that recognize the importance of biosecurity practices and ensure that biosecurity zones are protected.
Biogas specialist WELTEC BIOPOWER takes over operations of AD AGRO
Reinforced market position, continued growth
Tip: A modular gate makes it easy to heat check with boars
Here's how to make a modular gate that is adjustable in length and can easily be installed in all the aisles of the sow farm.
Slurry management: Defining the scenarios and the problem to solve
The complexity of our situation and the objectives to achieve will depend on the results of the nutrient balance. Where do I stand? We'll help you answer this question.
UK: Agreement reached to ensure supplies of CO2
The CO2 industry has come to an agreement to ensure UK businesses, including slaughterhouses, have access to a sustainable supply of CO2.
Tip: For the summer heat... air and water combined!
If we combine air with some cool water it is possible to lower the ambient temperature by a few degrees.
Using automatic pig feeding stations to estimate direct and social effects of feeding duration
Visit duration of an animal at the single-space feeder was influenced by both direct and social effects when the replacement time between visits was less than 1 minute.