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Enrichment in finishing pigs: Comparing three wood species and a rubber floor toy

Wood appears to be a safe material to use as environmental enrichment for pigs and a softer wood species were preferred by pigs with equal preference for the rubber floor toy.

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Disinfectants effective against SARS-CoV-2

An updated list of surface disinfectants that are effective against the virus causing COVID-19.

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The law and its adaptations to new market conditions have constantly brought about new technologies that have become an indispensable element of many profitable energy plants.

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WELTEC BIOPOWER: 20 years of the German renewable energy law

Biogas pioneer WELTEC BIOPOWER plays a key role in the success story of energy conversion.

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Photo 2. Power washing of a truck exterior.

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Challenges to obtaining the best hygiene in transport sanitation

Why is achieving efficient transport biosecurity so complicated? In this first article of a series, we will review the different challenges we need to overcome in order to achieve more efficient biosecurity in pig transport vehicles.

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Figure 6: Facial recognition applied to pigs. Source: Hansen et al. 2018

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Smart farming: the future of technology is already here

Technology has been a part of many pig farms for years, but it is an area that is exploding globally

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EC Solutions joins forces with Smart Agritech

The two companies are partnering to bring Pig Scale, an automatic, camera-based pig scale to the global market.

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Spain updates regulations for pig farm management

The key objective of the new management regulations is to establish the basis for sustainable livestock farming in the next few years.

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Effect of straw amount on feed intake and weight gain in growing pigs housed in pens with partly slatted floor

The more straw provided (between 10 and 500 g) the higher the daily weight gain. The feed conversion ratio was not affected by the amount of straw provided.

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Germany: Number of hog farms has declined

The number of hog farms has declined by more than one third from 2010 to 2019. Small farms are disappearing.

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Farmex: A matter of control

Producers have mixed opinions on Dicam 2's remote temperature control app. Some worry farmers will make changes without checking on animals in person.

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Two winners share 2020 Banff Pork Seminar Aherne Innovation Prize

Award granted for original solutions in pork production. Hammock device allows hands-free handling of piglets, and Haven unit creates a warm microclimate for piglets, decreasing pre-weaning mortality.

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Hog Slat launches new Infinity Fan line at Iowa Pork Congress

Hog Slat’s Infinity Fans utilize advanced motor technology to lower energy costs, improve speed control, and reduce maintenance.

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Vietnam, top investment destination in Asia for 2020

ILDEX Vietnam 2020 show preview, Bangkok – Ho Chi Minh City

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The Yangxiang project

Interview with the owner of Yangxiang to understand a bit better the development of the project and what they have learned.

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United Kingdom: New National Pig Centre to deliver important industry research

The University of Leeds is opening its £11 million National Pig Centre, which it believes will make Yorkshire one of the best places in Europe for pig research.

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The individual pens are separated by gates.

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WEDA constructs innovative pen concept for organic operation

The Be.Well concept stands for products which focus on the well-being and health of the pigs and facilitate economic and safe working at the same time.