Weighted pain-related behaviors in pigs undergoing castration based on multilevel logistic regression algorithm
Results indicate that the pain-related behaviors in pigs from the UPAPS have different statistical weights.
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Five keys for achieving safe compound feed
In the previous article, we learned about the concept of feed safety, its impact on swine production, and the responsibility of the compound feed industry in the food chain. Now we will focus on how to practically apply this concept in the compound feed production process.
Farm personnel's resistance to euthanizing pigs
A deep introspection from the perspective of our staff.
Effects of early intermittent maternal separation on behavior, physiological, and growth performance in piglets
Early intermittent neonatal maternal separation created stress and affected the growth performance of piglets during suckling. However, the growth rate was improved by compensatory measures during late weaning.
Denmark launches initiatives for improved animal welfare
This will form the basis for Denmark's first animal welfare agreement.
The 10 most-read articles in 2023
Join us in revisiting the articles that have resonated the most with our dedicated swine community throughout 2023.
Effects of two mixing times post-service on the welfare of sows in a group housing system with free access stalls
Findings may explain numerically lower pregnancy and farrowing rates in sows mixed two days post-service.
AgriSyst launches the world's first independent benchmark on weaners for its customers
Independent and up-to-date biological and economic benchmark figures are available on weaners for the first time.
Non-productive days or inefficient days?
We propose a more direct indicator to look at and analyze reproductive problems on the farm.
Effect of drying and warming piglets at farrowing on preweaning mortality
Drying and warming the piglets favors their survival only in farrowing units with moderate or suboptimal temperatures (<25ºC).
Brazil: Bill authorizing wild boar control and management in Santa Catarina approved
The aim is to combat the overpopulation of wild boar, an exotic, invasive species with no natural predators, which has caused damage to farming.
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.
Cross fostering and nurse sows (I): How to handle hyperprolific sows
Here are three basic rules for deciding if and when to do cross fostering and use nurse sows.
Weaning age survey: At what age do you wean in your system? What do you think the age at weaning will be in five years?
Fifty-four percent of respondents currently wean their piglets at less than 28 days.
Preferential associations in an unstable social network: applying social network analysis to a dynamic sow herd
These findings highlight the complexities involved when forming social preferences and present a platform for further exploring the motivations for preferential associations among intensively farmed pigs.
UK gains access to California pork market with Prop 12 certification
United Kingdom pig producers can now become accredited to export to California under the US state's new Proposition 12 regulations.