Innovation awards for SonoCheck and QuigTag
SonoCheck is a newly-developed device for automatic pregnancy checking of sows in group housing
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China - Proportion of standardized large-scale animal production in China to increase by 10-15 percentage points
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) stated that by 2015, the proportion of large-scale production of major animals would be raised by 10-15 percentage points and the number of standardized farms would account for 50% of the total of large-scale farms; productivity of those standardized large-scale farms would be improved; the animal waste would be treated to reach the standards for discharge or utilized as a resource; and the quality and safety of animal products would be substantially upgraded.
Sanitary conditions in fattening
This new test deals with sanitary conditions in fattening pigs: density, cleanliness of installations…
United Kingdom - Step forward for online pig movement
Pig producers and abattoirs are saving time and money with the new BPEX electronic pig movement project, known in short as eAML2.
The system is currently being trialled in all assured abattoirs and will go live across the industry in April 2011 for England and Wales. It has combined the Animal Movement Licence (AML2) and Food Chain Information (FCI) forms – required when pigs are moved from farm to slaughter – and made the whole process electronic.
Belgium – Decrease in swine farms
In comparison with 2009, the number of farms dedicated to swine has decreased by 4.6%.
Philippines - Agency seeks additional funds to finance upgrade of 12 slaughterhouses next year
The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) is eyeing to upgrade 12 slaughterhouse facilities in the country.
Vietnam - Future scenarios for pig sector development: Results from a policy simulation model
The modern large-scale pig sector is growing rapidly, due to rising income, urbanization, and the proliferation of supermarkets.
However, it remains small: about 5% of pig production comes from growers with more than 100 pigs.
European Union - Stalls ban readiness
At the European Union pigmeat price forecasting group in Brussels, the NPA's Barney Kay asked for each member country to indicate its level of preparedness for the 2013 partial stalls ban.
Energy-saving heat pump keeps piglets comfortable
A Lancashire farming partnership has come up with a novel way of reducing energy costs on their pig unit.
Positioning crates: Alternative options: Aisles both in front and behind the crates, crates on both sides of the aisle (II)
In the last chapter we examined the advantages of positioning crates facing inwards and outwards. Now we are going to explore two other options: Aisles both in front and behind the crates and crates on both sides of the aisle.
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NewsMalaysia - Pig farm to start operations in 2011
An MYR 400 million (USD 129 million) integrated pig farm in Pasir Puteh, Sarawak in East Malaysia, grouping about 72 farmers from Kuching and Samarahan divisions, will start operations next year.
Factors that influence feed consumption and its conversion in fattening pigs
Genetic selection over the last few decades has resulted in pigs with better feed conversion and leaner carcasses, but it has also led to pigs with a decreased ingestion capacity.
JB6000 – a new and optimized free stall system
Jyden Bur has launched a new and optimized free stall system for service and gestation. The leading keywords are pronounced as a timesaving factor combined with a high level of usability and have been crucial for the development of JB6000 – the free stall system that improves the overall working conditions.
Cleaning and disinfection failures – why do they happen?
Any failure in a cleaning and disinfection programme costs money. This comes from the costs of the programme, the loss of its potential benefits and very probably the costs of disease the failure has allowed to occur. It is also very disappointing for the management and staff of the farm who have done the hard work, and the veterinarian who is trying to ensure healthy efficient production.
Canada - Government invests in innovation for Organic Farmers
The Government of Canada is investing in cutting-edge research to grow market opportunities and maintain a bright future for the Canadian organic industry. An investment of $6.5 million will bring together scientific expertise from academia, industry and government to develop more efficient and profitable processes for organic farmers.