Denmark publishes productivity numbers for 2020
Finishing pigs saw the biggest improvements. SEGES data for Danish productivity in 2020 show major improvement for finishing pigs...
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What will Proposition 12 mean for the U.S. swine industry?
New regulation requires minimum floor space for breeding sows and bans the sale of pork in California that does not come from animals housed under these standards.
Too early to stop tail docking entirely in the Netherlands, says study
A study from Wageningen Livestock Research and Utrecht University concludes it is too early to stop tail docking entirely in The Netherlands.
Anaesthesia during castration is mandatory in Germany. How is it being implemented?
New regulations allow farmers to administer general anaesthesia to piglets via inhalation of isoflurane. This is how the German swine industry is adapting so far.
Intrauterine growth-restricted piglets can catch up on growth with pGLP-2 microspheres
Injection of pGLP-2 microspheres can be a therapeutic strategy for compensatory growth in intrauterine growth restricted piglets with low birthweights.
EU citizens’ call for gradual end to caged farming endorsed by Members of the European Parliament
Caged animal farming could be phased out in the European Union by 2027, say MEPs
Farmex: Pigging out on technology
Farmex has used technology to help farmers and managers to use technology more confidently.
PIC Sow management: Top trends to watch
Three industry veterans discuss sow management trends and offer predictions for the future.
Diarrhea in neonatal piglets: management practices
Is it best to separate gilts from sows? Which biosecurity measures are most important? In this article, four renowned veterinarians discuss their recommendations.
Post-insemination management guidelines for swine
To conclude this series of articles, swine reproduction and artificial insemination specialist Javier Gil explains the importance of proper post-service management in terms of when to move sows and how to feed them.
Swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome in different production stages
Swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome is influenced by husbandry and quality of sow in suckling piglets, weaners, and fattening pigs.
The stress of weaning: What do we know and what can we do?
Changes at weaning can have significant detrimental impacts on the piglet's gastrointestinal tract structure and function. Sexual dimorphism, weaning weight, and weaning age play a role.
UK's first ever action plan for animal welfare
UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals.
New intelligent software for veterinarian and farmer from VetAsyst
VetAsyst offers real-time data in the cloud for chain management and optimization.
Causes of abortions occurring at a certain point in the gestation
What could be causing the abortions happening at a particular point in the gestation?
Germany to shorten transport distances for the animals
The aim is to expand decentralized facilities in order to shorten transport distances for the animals.