How to create different designated areas for finishing pigs?
It is a matter of considering animal welfare, workplace ergonomics, respect for the environment, and societal expectations.
It is a matter of considering animal welfare, workplace ergonomics, respect for the environment, and societal expectations.
Although initially the focus was on the gastric ulcers, after the first visits, more importance was given to liver damage and poisoning was suspected.
The survey by Pig333 reveals promising perspectives but ample room for improvement in biosecurity.
The Spanish hog price has stayed the same for five consecutive market sessions. The month of May will likely define the heights that our price can reach.
How do turbinate atrophy and the effect on cilia caused by B. bronchiseptica affect the incidence of S. suis and porcine respiratory disease complex?
Scheduling certain tasks, monitoring spare parts stock, checking electrical elements - what does proper maintenance management consist of?
To reduce mortality, it is essential to diagnose the causes. To do so, we must answer four basic questions: how, who, when, and where? In this article, we'll address the latter two.
Price expectations remain high in European countries and South Africa, stable in Asia, and variable in the Americas.
Currently, the hog price in Poland is trending upward. Is it possible to make a profit with today's production costs?
Are we using the best samples and techniques to monitor PRRS absence in boar studs?
The outlook for 2024 will depend on the dynamics of the main producers: China, the European Union, the United States, and Brazil.
Including dried brewers' spent grains in the feed not only provides protein but can lessen the environmental impact of pig slurry.
The biocidal properties of silver nanoparticles are of interest in the context of increasing antibiotic resistance. What are their uses?
In this second installment, we cover extracting the tongue, trachea, lungs, and heart in one piece. We will extract the organs of the abdominal cavity, both the digestive system and the urinary and genital tracts. In the head, we will access the nasal turbinates, brain, and cerebellum.
We will see if the spring market begins at Easter, as is tradition, or if it is delayed due to these dates falling too early.
Modulation of the microbiota seems to influence the presence of S. Suis and the expression of its virulence factors.
To reduce mortality, it is essential to diagnose the causes. To do so, we must answer four basic questions: how, who, when, and where? In this article, we'll address the first two.
Since 1998, IFIP has had an experimental farm located in Romillé, Brittany, France, which allows them to run all types of trials at all stages of production.
Sánchez-Osorio shares the key points on which Topigs Norsvin's health management is grounded.
Professor Pejsak’s view on tail docking: Is it ethically justified and practically possible to phase out this practice in piglets?
February was full of very dynamic changes in the pig market in Poland. How will the market develop over the next month?
Pig prices are rising briskly and steadily. Will the market be a carbon copy of last year? Guillem Burset doesn't think so. He thinks we won't reach 2.025 €/kg live…
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose FMD? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
In this logbook, each page corresponds to a week of the year in which all the matings during the week are recorded.
We focus on moving surplus piglets, which forces us to use nurse sows. We explain two ways to do this in a very visual video.
At the beginning of last year, we asked our users what they thought the average pig price would be in their respective countries in 2023. Want to know who came closest?
In the previous article, we learned about the concept of feed safety, its impact on swine production, and the responsibility of the compound feed industry in the food chain. Now we will focus on how to practically apply this concept in the compound feed production process.
Detection of lung lesions in slaughtered pigs also allows estimation of economic losses.
Are prices stabilizing in Poland? How do Polish prices currently compare to other countries?
This new section, coordinated by the pathological anatomy team of the University of Cordoba, Spain, will show us, in a very visual and practical way, how to perform a necropsy on a pig.
A case study on identifying and addressing entry-related biosecurity hazards on a sow farm.
Straw is the best enrichment material to meet pigs' needs. How can we provide it?
In the end, depopulation was the option to reduce mortality and the excessive use of antibiotics in the nursery and subsequent phases.
The European Union will continue to be a "privileged island in world pig prices."
A deep introspection from the perspective of our staff.
European, Brazilian, and American pork exporters compete not only for China but also for Japan and Korea.
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to APP? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
This farmer's solution mitigates the effect of wind blowing through the windows, whether we have mechanical or natural ventilation.
In 2022, high feed prices pushed up the cost of pig production in all countries, with an average increase of 27%.
Bartosz Czarniak analyzes the profitability data of Polish pig production in December and compares it with the data for August.
Artificial intelligence is not a passing fad in the swine industry but an ongoing revolution that is redefining the industry.
We propose a more direct indicator to look at and analyze reproductive problems on the farm.
We are at the end of an exceptional and strange year. Guillem Burset examines the factors that have shaped the hog market this year.
Drying and warming the piglets favors their survival only in farrowing units with moderate or suboptimal temperatures (<25ºC).
PRRS creates frustrating challenges as it seems we have to keep learning the same lessons we already know, along with the occasional new chapter.
The working collective units and processing methods at the European level have been inventoried by country and by process.
Too often a single sequence information is used to make important conclusions regarding virus source, especially for new PRRS outbreaks, guiding outbreak investigations, and future interventions.
Here are three basic rules for deciding if and when to do cross fostering and use nurse sows.
After months and months, the Spanish price has dropped to be in line with those of its community partners; the cause has been the difficulty in exporting to Third Countries, although the reduced slaughter in Central Europe has been a lifesaver.
Neonatal diarrhoea is a serious problem for farmers and vets. Affected piglets can develop severe diarrhoea from 1–2 h to 7 days following birth.
Over the years, the EU has established regulations that have governed the industry. How has this affected the profitability of production and the prospects for the EU pork market?
In this article we will focus the discussion on the practical applications of the new monitoring systems.
Let’s have a look at some common biosecurity myths and how standardized outbreak investigations can help to improve biosecurity outcomes.
The evolution of multi-site pig production over the last 25 years has not held true to its original intent.
The knowledge and the experience of the veterinarian are important, but not enough. The most valuable information will be provided by the farmer, because they know their pigs and many details that the veterinarian may not see or know.
Guillem Burset gives us the keys to understanding the current European pork trade situation. He also forecasts when the price will stop falling.
The detection of a pathogen alone is not sufficient for elucidating the aetiology behind neonatal diarrhoea outbreaks. The diagnosis of neonatal diarrhoea is one of the most challenging ones in daily pig practice.
What can we do to face the challenges in the industry? Innovate, research, and bring science closer to the field.
The feed industry has a significant and essential role to play in achieving One Health in pork production on multiple levels.
Strong growth in production and thus exports is followed by an unstoppable concentration. ASF, a threat.
We talked to Jonatan Sánchez-Osorio, Technical Director of Topigs Norsvin Spain, about the essential points in managing sows from this genetic line.
Depending on the levels of maternal derived immunity, a potential interference of vaccine intake may happen, jeopardizing vaccine seroconversion and efficacy.
Entering the European common market and the subsequent eradication of ASF was a turning point for pig production in Spain.
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose PED? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Side effects of perinatal medications on the microbiota can be detrimental to animal health.
The pig price in Spain has been falling for nine consecutive weeks. Guillem Burset gives us the keys to interpret this.
Many farm design parameters have changed. Animal welfare has become even more important and genetic evolution has resulted in productive variation between breeds.
In France, the ban on castration of pigs without pain relief, i.e. without anesthesia, has been in force since January 1, 2022, and this has led to the production of entire male pigs. The main difficulty with this type of production lies in the risk of unpleasant odors being present in the meat from these animals.
It started by producing pigs, then pork, then food and products with certain characteristics... Is there any other way for producers?
The application of BATs to optimize the management of slurry inside the barns means increasing the frequency of emptying the pits to the outside storage.
Many times we become surprised when we see the contents that come out of the pipes when we empty them out for the first time...
What are the selection objectives of the Topigs Norsvin dam lines? Jonatan Sánchez-Osorio, Technical Director of Topigs Norsvin Spain, explains them to us in this article.
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose rotavirus? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
What happens if the agent that causes swine dysentery is detected, but there is no disease? This is how can it be diagnosed and the consequences to the herd.
A small cart is parked at the end of the aisle of each farrowing room, just below a dry feed distribution line.
Today's swine industry depends on a supply of properly balanced feed, the quality and safety of which are critical to pig health, welfare, and maximum productive performance.
This case describes the deferred lesions resulting from tail biting and quantifies the losses it causes.
After four months of being at the limit, the price is gliding down - seemingly without panic - in search of a bottom.
Eight years ago, Granja Capdevila Torrent Ramaders started up its biogas production plant using co-digestion and is now an example of economic viability and sustainability.
Spain is the first EU country to legislate the installation of video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses, following the example of England, Scotland, and Israel.
Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about sweet whey.
We must assure correct management, primarily in the following points: Number of animals / drinker, placement, flow, control of water consumption, design and height of the drinker.
A plastic safety fence, like those used in construction, is used to create a barrier between the doors, allowing one person to control sow movement.
In the search for solutions, it is possible to identify and implement effective management strategies to improve the engagement and performance of the younger generation of farm employees.
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose swine dysentery? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
A commercial product is formed by a combination of the active ingredients and excipients. The active ingredient is the compound with therapeutic properties and the excipient is what is added to transform the active ingredients into a combination suitable for administration.
The farmer decided to use a facility that was previously used for finishing pigs for the final growth phase of gilts. He adapted the liquid feeders to be able to feed dry feed semi-ad libitum.
The Spanish pig price can only go down. The million-dollar question is when.
Knowing the pattern of pig drinking behavior is essential for effective treatments.
Enric Marco examines the reasons why the average age at weaning has not yet reached 28 days in Spain.
Every 10 years, the Agricultural Census provides a snapshot of French agriculture. In 2020, metropolitan France had 389,779 farms (-20% in 10 years).
Are we forgetting the importance of vitamin levels in the post-weaning diet in the post-zinc oxide era?
This article describes different techniques that can be applied, in order of priority, to prevent NH3 and CH4 emissions.
Collecting data at the slaughterhouse is a common method to obtain information on health and productive parameters, mainly from the last weeks of a pig’s life.
By May 2023, 85% of all Danish pig herds have a serological PRRS status. Area eradication programs have been established in regions with a high density of PRRS seropositive herds. The Danish Agriculture & Food Council has taken a range of initiatives with the purpose of paving the road for a national reduction of PRRS, including an implementation strategy, digital tools, common guidelines for the classification, monitoring, and eradication of PRRSV, and project funding resources.
Mercolleida has had the same price for the 13th time in a row. Spain continues to have the most expensive pig price in the world in what is now known as the "Spanish Miracle".
We must know the environmental conditions to be able to correctly estimate water consumption.
S. suis outbreaks are frequently associated with co-infections and stress factors identified as potential triggers, but the natural infection process is not fully understood, so, we wanted to know what the condition is for naturally affected pigs.
Does more available space for finishing pigs improve production? Should we aim to have homogenous weight groups? This study assesses the effect of different elements on finishing performance.
A systematic review evaluating the effects of inducing farrowing on stillbirth rate, birth weight, preweaning mortality, weaning weight, farrowing duration, and colostrum and milk characteristics.