Page 21 of articles about management
Tell Tail Signs: imaging technology detects early warning signs of tail biting in pigs
3D cameras placed above pig pens can automatically detect changes in tail posture, serving as an early warning system to alert farmers before tail biting outbreaks occur.
Breeding sows on a holiday... What could go wrong? (Part 2 of 2)
This second article analyzes data for the breedings done on weekday holidays in Spain in 2018, although the results can be extrapolated changing the dates for those holidays celebrated in each country.
Purina Animal Nutrition: Beat the barriers to early feed intake in young pigs
Support vulnerable weaned pigs and their immune systems with a focus on nutrition.
Does farrowing spread out within a batch influence weight variability at slaughter?
In the best case, farrowing within a batch usually happens over the course of three days, and in the worst case can last longer than a week, creating different lactation lengths...
Hypor: A smooth transition from stalls to group housing
How the Hypor Libra* helped Haven Colony make the sow housing transition easy, allowing the animals to produce to their full potential.
MetaFarms data reveal increasing sow mortality and rising feed costs
DIY wall-hanging tool holder
Leaving tools on top of pen dividers is not always the best option...
Breeding sows on a holiday... What could go wrong? (Part 1 of 2)
This article compares the results of the inseminations done one week before the holiday, on the holiday, and one day after the holiday.
Gallic acid supplementation on growth performance, diarrhea, intestinal morphology and immune response in weaned piglets
Sow responsiveness to humans reveals info on performance and living conditions
Evonik invests in Chinese technology start-up to support more intelligent and healthier pig farming
The Impact of people on piglet production efficiency
I had many great examples where the results of a farm were really the product of one person pushing for excellence. Best people will implement the science we taught them, nonetheless, their day to day work and observations will bring it to a higher level.
Alternative batch farrowing systems on large farms
We propose a 2.5-week batch management system with weaning on several consecutive days.
Germany: New regulations propose greater animal welfare in pig farming
New regulations for pig farming have been proposed by the Bundesrat including provisions for sow and pig housing.
How number of pigs per feeder hole and group size affect nursery pig performance
How does the number of pigs per feeder hole and the group size influence growth performance and ear and tail lesions?