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All-in, all-out – too hot or too cold?

Batch production — the all-in, all-out management method for finishing pigs — is placing increasing strains on ventilation systems, particularly in older piggeries, says Tim Miller, environmental specialist with ARM Buildings.

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Hormone management (III)

When external administration of the hormonal product is stopped, the levels of progesterone fall.

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Thompson’s tip: Beware ‘parity drift’

In the last few years a significant number of producers have restocked or expanded their herds through organic growth.

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Piglet preference for infrared temperature and flooring

The aim of these experiments was to examine piglet preferences for different types of infrared temperatures and flooring at 24 h of age.

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Pork Industry Passport

Pork Industry Training WA (PITWA) last week introduced 20 WA pork producers and piggery workers to the Pork Industry Skills Passport, which details and endorses a person’s workplace skills and competencies and provides an employer with verification.

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Dimension and design of the farrowing unit

The Danish pig producers’ research organisation has tested a number of different designs. They recommend pen dimensions of 2.7x1.8 m to accommodate modern prolific breeds.

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Management of the breeding chart (II)

In the first part of management of the breeding chart we basically looked at how it can help us to control returns. In this second part we will look at other applications.

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The relationship between infectious and non-infectious herd factors with pneumonia at slaughter and productive parameters in fattening pigs

This paper explores the relationship between infectious and non-infectious herd factors with the occurrence of pneumonia at slaughter and productive parameters.

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Fattening conditions

With the current part you can assess your knowledge on pig welfare during the fattening phase: How much space do they need?, What is the maximum level of noise?, etc.

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Metacam® receives EU approval for the relief of pain in castrated piglets

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Metacam® (active ingredient: Meloxicam) 5mg/ml solution for injection obtained EU wide marketing authorization for its use as an analgesic to relieve post operative pain associated with castration in piglets.

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Latin American Network for improving pig production

109 researchers from 14 countries will take part in this network funded by CYTED and intended for improving pigmeat production through innovative, sustainable production systems.

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Farrowing programming (I)

In this chapter we will look at how hormones can be used to influence the time of farrowing according to our needs.

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Management of dry-wet hoppers

Since concentrated feeds were first used it has been possible to see that mixing them with water has certain advantages. Probably the most important are a higher consumption and an improved exploitation.

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Dimension and design of the gestation unit

The gestation unit is basically a parking unit where sows should be kept comfortable to allow the pregnancy to develop

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Thompson’s tip: Drying out after disinfection

Cleaning and disinfection are an essential part of successful disease control, preventing or reducing the transfer of infection from one batch of pigs to the next. However, drying out of pens is a frequently-neglected part of the process.