SHIC: New research project to investigate feed mill decontamination in the event of an ASF outbreak
The research project will evaluate several methods for cleaning and disinfecting feed mills following a potential ASF outbreak.
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HPNow: EPA determines HPGenTM as a pesticide device for use in agriculture
Based on this determination, HPNow will now be expanding its activity in the United States and will be offering HPGen™ for livestock drinking water.
Banff Pork Seminar: Maple Leaf Agri-Farms team wins 2022 BPS Aherne Innovation Prize
The invention of a device that significantly improves animal care and worker safety in pork barns during blood sampling won the award.
ARM Buildings - New purchasing appointment
Krysia Purnell is ARM’s new purchasing assistant.
Cost-effectiveness analysis of measures to reduce tail biting lesions
At lower risk levels, the provision of point-source objects and other less costly but relatively effective measures can play an important role.
EU: Project to encourage and understand smart farming acceptance
The project will assess the acceptance and applicability of information and communication technology (ICT) based tools in pig and poultry farming.
Nebraska Department of Economic Development provides additional funding of a MSD Animal Health grant to support innovative swine research
University of Nebraska-Lincoln to expand focus on early disease detection using technology in swine production.
Emily Jones wins Nick Bird Award
Emily Jones has won the 2021 Nick Bird Award for her dissertation on farm safety.
Large-group finishing barns with automatic sorting: precision livestock farming is here
The payment this grow out receives for its pigs is about 1.5 cents/kg live weight higher compared to the rest of the finishing farms of the same origin.
Christensen Farms celebrates new research farm opening
The new facility will be used to conduct research trials and will house 6,000 pigs.
US invests $32 million to help meat sector recover from the pandemic
The grants will allow slaughter and processing facilities to expand capacity and efficiency.
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.
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.