Fattening pigs' preference for different plant-based enrichment materials
Structure, size and flavour should be considered when choosing enrichment material. Out of the materials tested, maize kernels in straw were the most attractive for pigs.
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IPIC: Embracing COVID-related opportunities at Iowa State University
Iowa State University professor, Dr. Laura Greiner, sheds insight on the opportunities that COVID-19 has yielded to the swine industry.
Practical guidelines for oral fluids collection
What are the most common mistakes when using oral fluid? How to make the most of this diagnostic technique.
Vulva width could serve as useful gilt selection criteria
Reproductive tract scoring methods as a tool for identify gilts with improved productivity as breeding herd females.
A ramp in nursery pig housing speeds the loading of market hogs
Adding ramps to nursery pig housing is a simple way to speed loading of market hogs, while providing benefits to efficiency and behavior in the nursery.
Chute for hoof claw trimming lifted by a tractor
The design of this DIY chute allows sows' claws to be trimmed quickly and comfortably.
Effects of pigs per feeder hole on performance in nursery pigs
Find the optimal number of pigs per feeder hole based on diet type and pig size in order to maximize performance and better animal welfare.
Increasing the weight of the lightest finishing pigs using dietary fat
Dietary fat can be used selectively on farms to increase the average daily gain of the lightest pigs.
Nedap: Finding efficiency with automated sorting scale technology
Productivity gains help lower labor costs and improve finishing pig performance.
Comparison of pig behavior during euthanasia using nitrous oxide vs carbon dioxide gas
Pigs exposed to carbon dioxide made more escape attempts but fewer squeals than pigs exposed to nitrous oxide.
Germany: Over 4,000 applications submitted for isoflurane anestesia machines
After January 1, 2021, piglet castration will only be permitted under anesthesia in Germany. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is funding the purchase of isoflurane anesthesia machines with a total of 20 million euros.
IPIC: PQA Advisor certification session on October 16
The application deadline is approaching for Iowa Pork Industry Center's Pork Quality Assurance Advisor certification session.
Germany: 300 million euros for improved animal welfare
Germany's economic stimulus package for 2020 and 2021 will allocate a total of 300 million euros for barn remodeling that promotes greater animal welfare.
Hypor: Finding the right pig for the right system
A producer's experience using group housing with the Hypor Libra* and his advice for producers looking to switch to this system.
SPACE mobile app
Download the official app of SPACE 2020!
Intact tails as a welfare indicator in finishing pigs?
Scoring of tail lesions and defining intact tails in undocked pigs at the abattoir.