Smithfield Foods to become carbon negative by 2030
The company will go beyond carbon neutrality to effectively remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits, taking initiatives on its farms, processing plants, and in transportation.
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Funding available for precision in swine farming project from MSD Animal Health
MSD Animal Health announces call for submissions for the new High-Quality Pork—Precision Farming Award. Winner to be awarded up to $200,000 towards project implementation.
Asia's largest pig slaughterhouse to start operations in 2021
Techbank Food's breeding, slaughtering, and processing facility will have a 5 million-head annual capacity, making it the largest in all of Asia.
Sustainable pork production in the age of climate change
The pig industry needs to counteract concerns about climate change and provide evidence we are making efforts to minimize our environmental footprint.
Automatic early warning of tail biting using 3D cameras to detect tail posture
A 3D machine vision system has the potential to automate tail posture detection and provide early warning of tail biting on farm.
Tell Tail Signs: imaging technology detects early warning signs of tail biting in pigs
3D cameras placed above pig pens can automatically detect changes in tail posture, serving as an early warning system to alert farmers before tail biting outbreaks occur.
ARM Buildings: Windows solution for emergency ventilation
Drop-out window panels will automatically open in an emergency when normal ventilation is interfered with, safeguarding the health and welfare of pigs.
Hypor: A smooth transition from stalls to group housing
How the Hypor Libra* helped Haven Colony make the sow housing transition easy, allowing the animals to produce to their full potential.
DIY wall-hanging tool holder
Leaving tools on top of pen dividers is not always the best option...
Effects of pen location on thermoregulation and growth performance of grow-finish pigs
Grow-finish pigs located in peripheral pens had greater body temperatures and reduced gain-to-feed ratios despite similarities in pen ambient temperature and relative humidity between all pens.
Davidson joins Osborne Industries sales staff
Chevy Davidson has been named North America Sales Representative for livestock equipment.
Spain: 32% of farms raise pigs as their main economic activity
Of the 53,105 farms registered, 17,060 fall into this economic category (32.12%).
ETW Energietechnik expands biogas plant to regenerative storage power plant
ETW Energietechnik has expanded an agricultural biogas plant into a regenerative storage power plant. The total investment amounts to 1.6 million euros.
Evonik invests in Chinese technology start-up to support more intelligent and healthier pig farming
SmartAHC has developed monitoring devices and artificial intelligence software for smart pig farming.
Rotecna has been acquired by SKIOLD Group
The combination delivers clear strategic benefits to both companies, including a stronger global footprint and enhanced platform to grow in new markets, a broader product portfolio of leading technologies, and increased scale to support investments in R&D, including digital solutions.
Greengage: Pioneering acoustic monitoring to help keep pigs happy
A groundbreaking commercial trial in lighting and sensor technology to improve pig performance and enhance animal welfare.