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Integrating computer vision algorithms and RFID system for identification and tracking of group-housed animals

The proposed framework enabled reliable tracking of group-housed pigs for extended periods, offering a promising alternative to the independent use of image or RFID approaches alone.

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Photo 2. Precision feeding during sow lactation.

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Precision feeding for lactating sows: The path to sustainability and efficiency

Implementing precision feeding through the use of electronic feeders improves sow and piglet performance while providing economic, environmental, and animal welfare benefits.

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Eswatini inaugurates modern pig breeding center to boost swine sector

Eswatini opened the Mpisi Pig Breeding Center on April 11, 2025, as part of a TaiwanICDF project to boost swine production.

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European Pig Producer EPP Congress 2025: the future of pig farming

Annual Congress of the European Pig Producers - May 14 to 16, 2025 in Kolding, Denmark.

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NutritionAbstract

Online feeding behavior monitoring of individual group-housed grow-finish pigs using a low-frequency RFID electronic feeding system

A framework for monitoring feeding behavior of grow-finish pigs in real time, using a low-frequency radio frequency identification system.

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Automated oestrous detection in sows using a robotic imaging system

Combining vulva volume features with days from weaning could be a suitable method to detect the onset of oestrous in sows.

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Sound feeding signal for gestating sows: Evaluation of an individual learning strategy and its beneficial effects in groups

This study investigates the potential of teaching gestating sows an individual sound signal to reduce aggression resulting from competition for feed access.

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UK: IntelliPig Project, a challenge for the future

An automated on-farm pig health monitoring system based on facial recognition.

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PigPEF, the tool to calculate the environmental footprint along the swine value chain, is now live

Introducing the new online tool for calculating the carbon and environmental footprint of your feed mill, farm, or slaughterhouse and cutting plant.

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Long-term measurement of lying behavior in crates and free-farrowing pens using 3D accelerometers

This study proves the accuracy of accelerometer-based sow lying behavior classification and shows that free-farrowing systems benefit lactating sows.

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NutritionAbstract

Hourly feeding of lactating sows: Enhancing performance and welfare in smart farm-based systems

An hourly feeding regime could optimize sow productive performance, body condition, milk yield, welfare, and piglet growth in swine production.

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Infection prediction in swine populations with machine learning

Models provide daily infection probabilities that can be used as a benchmark to more timely support preventive and control strategies on farms.

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Brian Cunningham, Intel Alumni Endowed Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Ying Fang, professor of pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine (center) and lab members to develop portable point-of-use biosensor for detection of African swine fever virus in farm environments.

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UIUC to develop biosensors to improve ASF detection

Center for Genomic Diagnostics Receives First USDA Grant.

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Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition

In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.

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EuroTier Innovation Awards 2024

The leading innovation award in the international livestock industry recognizes products with a function that has changed significantly, enabling a new process, or has significantly improved an existing process.

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Winners of the Innovation Awards EnergyDecentral 2024

The winners of the renowned innovation medals are representative of the creative will and innovativeness of the entire industry.