UK: IntelliPig Project, a challenge for the future
An automated on-farm pig health monitoring system based on facial recognition.
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PigPEF, the tool to calculate the environmental footprint along the swine value chain, is now live
Introducing the new online tool for calculating the carbon and environmental footprint of your feed mill, farm, or slaughterhouse and cutting plant.
Environmental and microclimatic control for swine welfare
This article describes some practices for improving environmental control and the costs involved in their implementation.
Do we know how to interpret what our pigs are telling us? Observations in the farrowing room
The relatively short but very intense lactation period is undoubtedly a key phase in pig production for both sows and piglets. The fragility of the piglets and the significant demands that sows face at this stage make early detection of problems essential. Do we understand what the animals are telling us?
IPPE 2025: Innovation and trends for the meat and compound feed industries
From January 28-30, Atlanta was once again the epicenter of the livestock, meat, and compound feed industries with a new edition of the International Production & Processing Expo.
Biorefineries: Toward sustainable and efficient livestock manure management
Biorefineries have the potential to add value to organic matter, nutrients, and water from livestock manure.
Huawei: Fully powering a South African farm with solar power and stored energy
Enter the LUNA2000-2.0MWH Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)—a technology designed to empower operations even in the most demanding conditions.
Conception Ro-Main Inc. will join the Farm Animal business of the IMV Technologies Group
The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 upon regulatory approvals and customary conditions and provisions.
VIV Asia 2025: High-level Seminars on Sustainable Animal Farming, Biosecurity, Disease Prevention and More
With over 150 curated sessions led by 300 industry experts, VIV Asia 2025 provides an unparalleled platform for knowledge-building and networking.
Long-term measurement of lying behavior in crates and free-farrowing pens using 3D accelerometers
This study proves the accuracy of accelerometer-based sow lying behavior classification and shows that free-farrowing systems benefit lactating sows.
New management structure at the WELTEC Group
WELTEC HOLDING is pleased to announce that Dr. Christian Hower-Knobloch will join the company as future CEO.
Brazil prepares to expand conversion of pig waste into biogas and energy in Santa Catarina
The pilot program will reach 40 pig farmers and has the support of the largest agribusinesses.
Jyga Technologies joins 333 exclusive network of partners
This collaboration highlights Jyga Technologies' commitment to supporting pork producers worldwide while expanding its global visibility and industry engagement.
Eurobarometer Survey Highlights Growing Support for EU Agricultural Policies
Record-high support for the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, with 70% backing its role in sustainable food and 92% valuing agriculture's future.
Tip: How to build a piglet loading ramp
This is how to assemble an "emergency" ramp using the insulation panels left over from the construction of the nursery.
Added aroma changes pig behaviour in novel situation aimed for stunning
An added aroma increased pigs’ exploration behaviour towards the foam, and thus could serve as a distraction when inside a confined foam box.