Effects of jute nesting material and enriched piglet mats on sow welfare and piglet survival
The jute material and piglet nests positively impacted sow welfare and piglet measures but did not translate into improved piglet survival.
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UK: Round 2 of slurry infrastructure grant scheme opens
Applications are now open for the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant, with double the funding on offer compared with the first round.
The 2nd edition of the 333 Experience Congress "Facilities and Environment" comes to a close having provided solutions to the challenges the swine industry faces
With the participation of more than 30 expert speakers and moderators, the second 333 Experience Congress "Facilities and Environment" provided solutions to the challenges that the swine industry is facing.
New resource from IPIC offers sow management considerations for Prop 12 related changes
A new resource from Iowa Pork Industry Center offers information for producers who plan to transition their own production.
CP Foods implements strict water management to strengthen food security against El Niño
The company is advancing plans to confront the water scarcity anticipated from El Niño's influence.
Multi-site Pig Production: evaluating its impact after 25 years of implementation
The evolution of multi-site pig production over the last 25 years has not held true to its original intent.
Grand opening of Centre for Pig Industry Training at Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art Centre for Pig Industry Training on Thursday 2 November.
Water medication: Critical points in water medication
The knowledge and the experience of the veterinarian are important, but not enough. The most valuable information will be provided by the farmer, because they know their pigs and many details that the veterinarian may not see or know.
Effects of pen size, design, bedding, rooting material on cleanliness and air quality in fattening pig houses
Physical and ambient conditions affecting pen and pig cleanliness and air quality.
Pedregales farm: Innovating to face challenges in the swine industry
What can we do to face the challenges in the industry? Innovate, research, and bring science closer to the field.
Denmark extends remodeling deadline for pig farms
Improvement projects that are underway but not completed will have an additional 12 months to finish.
Italy uses a new trap to control ASF in wild boars
The innovative trap is called PIG BRIG and is designed to be easy to use and effective.
WELTEC BIOPOWER presents biogas technologies at the Salón del Gas Renovable in Valladolid
The team from WELTEC BIOPOWER will be available at the Salón del Gas Renovable trade fair on October 3 and 4.
Design of pig facilities. Strategic points for the future (1/3): animal welfare and genetics
Many farm design parameters have changed. Animal welfare has become even more important and genetic evolution has resulted in productive variation between breeds.
How to reduce boar taint in pig carcasses
In France, the ban on castration of pigs without pain relief, i.e. without anesthesia, has been in force since January 1, 2022, and this has led to the production of entire male pigs. The main difficulty with this type of production lies in the risk of unpleasant odors being present in the meat from these animals.
Reducing emissions of pollutant gases during slurry storage
The application of BATs to optimize the management of slurry inside the barns means increasing the frequency of emptying the pits to the outside storage.