Automatic recognition of feeding and foraging behaviour in pigs using deep learning
Method capable of monitoring feeding behaviour of pigs, without the need for additional sensors or individual marking.
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Germany: More targeted monitoring to improve animal welfare
The government has approved an amendment to the Animal Welfare Act to carry out controls on carcasses at by-product processing plants.
Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 1)
Pros and cons of the most used carcass disposal systems: burial, composting, incineration, and rendering. Impacts on environment and biosecurity.
Impact of increasing weaning age on pig performance and belly nosing prevalence
Increasing the weaning age can be an effective strategy to improve the overall performance in a commercial system. Results of this study imply that 25 d is the optimal weaning age.
International Conference on Pig Survivability set for Oct. 27-28
The conference objective is to facilitate the discussion and dissemination of the most current information relative to sow, litter, weaned pig and grow-finish mortality.
Abortions in mainly first parity sows
Why are there more abortions occurring in first parity sows?
A simple tool to increase the amount of colostrum available to newborn piglets
A high dose of oxytocin given in the 16 h following the end of farrowing prolongs the colostral phase which can improve the quality of milk in early lactation.
Germany: Changes in animal welfare law
The new regulations are primarily aimed at improving the welfare of breeding sows.
How split-suckling 0, 1, or 3 days affects piglet performance and colostrum intake
Piglet performances were not improved nor impaired when split-suckling was applied during the first day of life. However growth was impaired when litters were intensively split-suckled during first three days of life.
Iowa Pork Regional Conferences to offer health, water, economics, people information
The shared goal of bringing research and education to the field continues with this year's program, topics and speakers. Four sessions are scheduled during the week of Feb. 15.
Ireland launches the country's first animal welfare strategy
Reducing tail docking in pigs is on the agenda for Ireland's first over-arching Animal Welfare Strategy.
Former Iowa State Extension swine specialist recognized as Honorary Master Pork Producer
Tom Miller honored with the Honorary Master Pork Producer Award during the 2021 Iowa Pork Congress Recognition Banquet.
Non-infectious causes of irregular returns to estrus in sows
This article lists the main non-infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.
Germany adjusts piglet price due to castration costs
As compensation for the costs incurred by castration with anesthesia, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture and the Livestock and Meat Producers' Association recommend a surcharge of at least four euros per castrated male piglet.
New "technical TV program" for pig farmers launched at EuroTier digital
Digital technical program with video sessions and virtual pig farm visits – Expert knowledge for the international livestock industry – from 9th to 12th February 2021.
Objective monitoring of biosecurity (1/2)
New approaches and technologies in objective monitoring of biosecurity reduce the risk of non-compliance or failure in application.