Thompson's tip: Lighten up for breeding sows
He points out that it is also important to ensure the weaned sow and service area is well lit, i.e. to an intensity of at least 200 lux and on a 16-hour light, 8-hour dark pattern.
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Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (III)
In this chapter we will take a look at the use of heat lamps and how to distribute heat inside the pen.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (II)
In this chapter we will discuss the benefits of heating mats
ARM to distribute Big Wheel feeders
Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings have taken over the sole UK distributorship for the popular Osborne Big Wheel range of pig feeders, following the retirement of Terry Cross, who previously distributed these feeders.
EFSA - Preparatory work for the future assessing of pig's welfare (II)
Preparatory work for the future development of animal based measures for assessing the welfare of weaned, growing and fattening pigs including aspects related to space allowance, floor types, tail biting and need for tail docking.
Foundations for optimizing lactation
The milk production of sows is one of the parameters that has evolved the most over the last several decades.
Visit a Fifth Generation Family Farm
George Beattie settled his farm near Sumner, Nebraska, in 1906. Today, the farm is in the hands of father and son, Jeff and Bart Beattie. This generation - fourth and fifth - run the hog farm according to the values and traditions passed down from great-grandfather and grandfather.
European Union - Statistics on the food chain: From farm to fork
An Eurostat overview shows that there were just over 48 million people employed within the EU27’s food chain in 2008, equivalent to more than a fifth of total employment.
USA - Grants extended to improve animal welfare
Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) has announced a call for proposals for its 2011-2012 Good Husbandry Grants. The Good Husbandry Grants program has funded nearly 100 projects across the country to improve farm animal welfare.
The effects of housing system and feeding level on the joint-specific prevalence of osteochondrosis in fattening pigs
Osteochondrosis prevalence can be reduced by applying deep litter floors with extra space allowance and/or restricted feeding in fattening pigs.
The Netherlands initiates a social dialogue on mega livestock complexes
The Dutch administration wants to maintain an open dialogue with society about the future of farming and in particular, about mega livestock complexes. The most important arguments in this discussion are animal wellbeing and public health risks. This social dialogue is focused on several fronts, being carried out through an online platform, where anyone can give their opinion, converse, or ask questions on a website created for this purpose, as well as through meetings.
Work routines. Weaning
In the last decades the degree of technification and evolution of the productive systems at all levels has been constant.
Agritechnica 2011- High number of exhibitors reflects positive mood in the industry
“Participation from Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands and North America in particular is conspicuously higher than it was in 2009.”
Fiji - New piggery boosts industry
A commercial pig farm was opened at Veiwawa in Navua by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Primary Industries, Joketani Cokanasiga. In his opening speech, Mr. Cokanasiga said that pig production in rural areas is wide spread and offer great opportunity as an income generation activity, enhance food security and contribute towards poverty alleviation.
Machine actuated ceiling inlet exceeds expectations
The AC3010 4-Way Attic Inlet is the third generation of ceiling inlets from Double L and has actually exceeded expectations. This new machine actuated inlet corrects air distribution shortcomings and offers controlled 360 degree airflow.
Germany – Larger concentration of slaughterhouses
The tendency towards a higher concentration of slaughterhouses in Germany has continued throughout 2010. The 10 largest German slaughterhouses had, in 2010, a 75,1% market share which represents an increase of 16,1% over the last 7 years. The 4 largest slaughterhouses have 60,1% of the market compared to the 48,4% they had 7 years ago.