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Evidence of viral survival in feed and feed ingredients during long-distance commercial transport

Viral pathogens of pigs can survive in representative volumes of feed and feed ingredients during long-distance commercial transport across the continental United States.

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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.

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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.

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Arial view of the new AB Agri Feed Mill in China.

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AB Agri opens ninth feed production site in China to meet growing customer demand

New 240,000 tonne capacity feed mill to further expand production capacity in the region.

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Figure 1a. Composting systems: Turned piles. Photos courtesy of A. Bonmatí (IRTA).

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Slurry management: Composting swine manure

Composting pig manure results in a product that can be sold in the organic amendment, horticulture, and gardening market.

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Safe, clean, available: EnergyDecentral 2022 exhibition presents biogas and biomethane

The leading exhibition for decentralized energy supply will be presenting complete solutions for anaerobic fermentation of biomass and biogas processing.

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Evolution of NH₃ concentrations in weaner pig buildings based on setpoint temperature

The proposed equations can be used for modeling ammonia concentrations and to improve animal welfare and productivity.

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Figure 2. Typical digesters in the swine industry. Left: Anaerobic complete mix reactor with co-digestion on a pig farm (courtesy of Ecobiogas, Vila-sana, Lleida); Right: Covered anaerobic lagoon with gas recovery (courtesy of Agrícola AASA, Chile).

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Slurry management: The anaerobic digestion process

Among other things, anaerobic digestion improves the fertilizer quality of slurry and reduces odors and GHG emissions. The choice to use this or not will also depend on the justification of the cost, i.e. whether it allows for energy savings on the farm or whether it provides an income from the sale of the energy generated.

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Photo 1: Aerial view of the existing rope structure under the propylene tarp. Photo 2: Aerial view of the biogas plant which consists of a reception area for fresh slurry, anaerobic digestion area, and digestate storage area.

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Report: Harnessing biogas at the farm level with a reasonable investment

In addition to the environmental benefits, the increased cost of energy and inorganic fertilizers make on-farm biogas production an interesting cost-effective option.

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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.

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Figure 2. Static screen type solid/liquid separator.

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Slurry management: Solid/liquid separation of swine manure

Solid/liquid slurry separation systems improve the subsequent management of the slurry, such as its transport or further treatment of each fraction.

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PigEasy unveils the next leap in optimal farrowing feeding: the MealMeter 2.0

MealMeter 2.0 allows producers to track the feed and water consumption of individual sows during farrowing.

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U.S. invests in smart farming and environmental centers of excellence

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the investment of $3.84 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants.

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Pulse NeedleFree launches world’s first disposable needle-free injector for livestock

The Pulse FX product line offers pork producers the health and food safety benefits of needle-free, with plug-and-play operational simplicity at a cost comparable to conventional syringes and needles.

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Canada's investment in black soldier fly facility

Up to $6 million will help build a new facility that will increase the production of sustainable, insect-based products to feed animals.

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Improving the humification and phosphorus flow during swine manure composting

This study investigated the effects of using acidic substrates on the humification and/or P migration as well as on microbial succession during swine manure composting.