Influence of deep-litter bedding materials on environmental and welfare-related factors in boar studs
Trial runs were conducted in winter and summer to compare five deep-litter bedding materials.
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Franz-Josef Wiese appointed to the Supervisory Board of EnviTec Biogas AG
The new appointment became necessary after the previous Supervisory Board member and Deputy Chairwoman of the CDU Germany, Silvia Breher, was appointed Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Home Affairs as part of the formation of the new federal government.
Eswatini inaugurates modern pig breeding center to boost swine sector
Eswatini opened the Mpisi Pig Breeding Center on April 11, 2025, as part of a TaiwanICDF project to boost swine production.
Belgium: Nitrogen action plan launches in West Flanders
The first Flemish province is launching an innovative measurement campaign on nitrogen emissions in pig farming.
The Spanish livestock industry reduces ammonia emissions
Ammonia emissions produced by the livestock sector have been reduced by 16.7% between 2005 and 2023.
Online feeding behavior monitoring of individual group-housed grow-finish pigs using a low-frequency RFID electronic feeding system
A framework for monitoring feeding behavior of grow-finish pigs in real time, using a low-frequency radio frequency identification system.
FIGAN 2025
The 17th edition of FIGAN 2025 was a resounding success, consolidating itself as the essential event for the livestock industry in Southern Europe.
Automated oestrous detection in sows using a robotic imaging system
Combining vulva volume features with days from weaning could be a suitable method to detect the onset of oestrous in sows.
Enrichment for growing pigs - Impact on behavior and skin lesions
Findings suggest that the choice of point enrichment object can influence the level of interaction, level of interest over time, activity level, and skin lesions in growing pigs.
Spain: Pig Slurry Treatment Observatory launched
The Association for the Environmental Disimpact of Manure (ADAP) creates the Observatory to evaluate new management techniques.
WELTEC BIOPOWER strengthens its presence in Japan with two new biogas projects and WELTEC BLUE WATER treatment
Cattle and pig farms rely on stable, earthquake-proof building constructions.
Innovation in slurry management: The Moving Floor system
During a recent visit to a pig farm in Sweden, 333 had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the Moving Floor system, an innovative technology for improving pig welfare and reducing emissions.
Denmark: New pig welfare initiatives come into effect
On March 1, several measures came into force to improve the welfare of pigs.
Belgium: Biosecurity on pig farms is improving
Average biosecurity audit scores for both internal and external biosecurity are increasing slightly.
Germany's pig inventory remains almost unchanged in 2024
As of November 3, 2024, Germany had 21.3 million pigs (+0.3 % vs. 2023). The number of farms fell by 3.2% to 15,700.
Sound feeding signal for gestating sows: Evaluation of an individual learning strategy and its beneficial effects in groups
This study investigates the potential of teaching gestating sows an individual sound signal to reduce aggression resulting from competition for feed access.