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How to combat heat stress in pigs
Pigs are particularly vulnerable to heat stress due to their limited ability to dissipate body heat and genetic selection for higher productivity, which has reduced their heat tolerance. Improved technical results increase heat production, and today's lines produce 30% more heat than those in the 1980s.
UK: Red Tractor to progress outdoor-focused modules for pigs
Following a wide-ranging consultation, the Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board has confirmed it will move forward with creating new modules and labelling for outdoor pig production.
EuroTier 2026: Leading livestock trade fair announces “Intelligence in Animal Farming” as guiding theme
Under the guiding theme “Intelligence in Animal Farming,” the next edition of EuroTier, the leading trade fair for animal husbandry professionals, will take place from 10 to 13 November 2026 at the exhibition grounds in Hanover, Germany.
Integrating computer vision algorithms and RFID system for identification and tracking of group-housed animals
Commission invites feedback on future simplification of environmental legislation
The EU aims to simplify green laws without weakening environmental or health protections. Feedback open until 10 September 2025.
Environmental enrichment affects immunity and reduces disease severity in pigs after co-infection, with stronger effects when applied from birth than from weaning
Precision feeding for lactating sows: The path to sustainability and efficiency
Implementing precision feeding through the use of electronic feeders improves sow and piglet performance while providing economic, environmental, and animal welfare benefits.
Iowa State University faculty and staff participate in USPLF Conference
Twelve graduate students and four faculty members from four departments hosted and moderated sessions, and presented on topics throughout the three-day event.
The Netherlands: New system for animal transport logs
Requests for the provision of this data will be automated.
Ad libitum feeding systems for lactating sows: effects on productivity and welfare of sows and piglets
Vietstock 2025 – Vietnam’s Premier Livestock Industry Event
Vietstock 2025 is the premier B2B exhibition in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, dedicated to livestock production, animal feed, animal health, and meat processing. Taking place from October 8–10, 2025, at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City.
Swine production in the United States (I): Sustainable production and social programs on a farm
This is how one of the Tosh Pork farms in the United States works, combining technology, production efficiency, and social commitment. In this first article, we present the structure, work culture, and overview of U.S. swine production.
Olymel to build state-of-the-art integrated plant in Trois-Rivières
A major expansion of its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières will allow Olymel to better serve its customers in Canada and abroad.
The promotion of play behaviour in grow-finish pigs: The relationship between behaviours indicating positive experience and physiological measures
Jyga Technologies appoints Brian Strobel as Global Market Advisor
Brian will be joining the Global Sales Team and will be taking the lead on ensuring our efforts in developing and opening new markets globally.