Automatic recognition of feeding and foraging behaviour in pigs using deep learning
Method capable of monitoring feeding behaviour of pigs, without the need for additional sensors or individual marking.
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France looks to stiffen penalties for illegal farm entry
The penalty would be increased from 1 year in prison and a fine of 15,000 euros to 3 years in prison and a fine of 45,000 euros.
Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 1)
Pros and cons of the most used carcass disposal systems: burial, composting, incineration, and rendering. Impacts on environment and biosecurity.
ARM Buildings: Overweight pigs put pressure on ventilation systems
Extra liveweight has raised piggery temperatures, requiring full ventilation capacity.
Big Dutchman: CompoLiner composts farm manure quickly and fully automatically
An innovative system that composts dry poultry excrement, broiler manure or separated pig slurry fully automatically
IPIC: Deadline approaches for swine building ventilation workshop preregistration
The “Managing Your Unseen Employee: The Ventilation System” workshops are set for March 15-19.
MSU-led research team receives $1 million grant to build precision livestock farming network
Building a multi-disciplinary livestock farming network is the focus of a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program.
Extraction method detects PRRSV and IAV in used air filters
The methods derived from this study open up avenues to further investigate airborne transmission and risk of virus introduction into farms contributing to the control of diseases in swine.
IPIC: Swine building ventilation workshops set for March
Iowa Pork Industry Center joins Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in offering "Managing Your Unseen Employee: The Ventilation System".
WEDA presents innovative solutions at digital EuroTier 2021 in a virtual reality-walk-in showroom
From 9 to 12 February 2021, WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp will take part in the digital EuroTier 2021. The virtual showroom can also be visited on the WEDA website via the Link to the EuroTier exhibition.
Objective monitoring of biosecurity (2/2)
The innovative digital biosecurity control system and its application to the objective monitoring of internal biosecurity and on-farm movements.
DLG: Focus on reducing emissions in livestock farming
DLG Spotlight "Emission Control" covers 25 expert events on preventing and reducing emissions in livestock farming - latest and solutions from research and practice - EuroTier digital from 9thFebruary to 12th February, 2021
Farmex: Sophisticated upgrade for pig alarm system
Safeguard the health and welfare of pigs when alarms are set in controlled-environment buildings.
Iowa State Extension: Mental health first aid programs available virtually
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will provide virtual Mental Health First Aid trainings throughout 2021 and beyond.
Hysolv Ready reckoner calculates disinfectant needs
Quick-and-easy guidance on the quantities of disinfectant required for different livestock houses.
Ideal slat and gap width of flooring for sow comfort and ease of manure management
Narrower slat and gap widths may provide benefits in terms of feet health and sow comfort without compromising manure management and air quality.