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EU Study Does Not Recommend End to Castration in the Short Term
A report for the European Commission's DG SANCO concludes that there should be no ban on pig castration in the EU in the short-term but that a combination of different strategies is required to find a solution to balance aspects of animal welfare with...
A report for the European Commission's DG SANCO concludes that there should be no ban on pig castration in the EU in the short-term but that a combination of different strategies is required to find a solution to balance aspects of animal welfare with...
Tryptophan-Enriched Diet Reduces Pig Aggression
Supplementing the diet of young gilts with amino acid, tryptophan, made them less aggressive and easier to manage, according to new research from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Supplementing the diet of young gilts with amino acid, tryptophan, made them less aggressive and easier to manage, according to new research from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Comparison of Performance of Radiant and Forced-Convection Heaters in Swine Grow-Finish Rooms
No major differences in overall energy use (natural gas and electrical energy) were observed between rooms with infrared radiant heater and forced-air convection heater systems, according to research pulbished by B. Predicala and colleagues in the Prairie...
No major differences in overall energy use (natural gas and electrical energy) were observed between rooms with infrared radiant heater and forced-air convection heater systems, according to research pulbished by B. Predicala and colleagues in the Prairie...
Italy - Livestock Outlook 2010
Beef production and consumption held up in 2009 but are expected to fall to some extent in MY 2010, while both pork production and consumption increased slightly in MY 2009, according to Stefano Baldi in the latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural...
Beef production and consumption held up in 2009 but are expected to fall to some extent in MY 2010, while both pork production and consumption increased slightly in MY 2009, according to Stefano Baldi in the latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural...
Genetic Characterisation of an Asian FMD Virus Strain from Pigs
Scientists in China have succeeded in the genetic characterisation of the cell-adapted pan-Asian strain of foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus isolated from pigs.
Scientists in China have succeeded in the genetic characterisation of the cell-adapted pan-Asian strain of foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus isolated from pigs.
Earth Tube Heat Exchangers Show Potential for Farrowing Houses
Earth-tube heat exchangers with non-perforated ribbed tubes are very efficient for air conditioning in farrowing houses, according to researchers from the University of Göttingen in Germany.
Earth-tube heat exchangers with non-perforated ribbed tubes are very efficient for air conditioning in farrowing houses, according to researchers from the University of Göttingen in Germany.
Research Helps to Understand Variation between Pigs
The variable weight of pigs creates a major challenge for pig producers and research continues to investigate ways to both reduce and manage this variation, writes Elizabeth Magowan of AFBI Hillsborough.
The variable weight of pigs creates a major challenge for pig producers and research continues to investigate ways to both reduce and manage this variation, writes Elizabeth Magowan of AFBI Hillsborough.
Gilts: Rearing for Maximum Protein Gain or Back Fat?
It is important to meet the protein requirements of the gilt to prevent a delay in reaching puberty or a reduction in ovulation rate, according this BPEX publication in the series Research into Action.
It is important to meet the protein requirements of the gilt to prevent a delay in reaching puberty or a reduction in ovulation rate, according this BPEX publication in the series Research into Action.
Application of Computer Simulation to Evaluate Potential Measures for Improving Energy Efficiency in Hog Production
Modifications to lighting and the use of a heat exchanger were more effective at decreasing energy consumption than insulation of the house walls and ceiling. These are the preliminary conclusions of B. Predicala and L. Dominguez from the Prairie Swine...
Modifications to lighting and the use of a heat exchanger were more effective at decreasing energy consumption than insulation of the house walls and ceiling. These are the preliminary conclusions of B. Predicala and L. Dominguez from the Prairie Swine...
Viet Nam - Growth in Pork Meat Consumption Leads to Opportunities for US Exporters
Vietnamese pig producers need to become more efficient to meet growing domestic demand for pork, and there are opportunities for US companies to export pork and feed ingredients, according to Danielle L. Brewer in the latest GAIN Report from USDA Foreign...
Vietnamese pig producers need to become more efficient to meet growing domestic demand for pork, and there are opportunities for US companies to export pork and feed ingredients, according to Danielle L. Brewer in the latest GAIN Report from USDA Foreign...
Detection of Swine Transmissible Gastroenteritis Coronavirus Using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification
Researchers at Shanghai University, China, have developed an improved method for the detection of the virus causing transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) in pigs. Their paper is published in Virology Journal.
Researchers at Shanghai University, China, have developed an improved method for the detection of the virus causing transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) in pigs. Their paper is published in Virology Journal.
Longitudinal Investigation of Clostridium difficile Shedding in Piglets
There was a significant decrease in colonisation by Clostridium difficile over time, with prevalance falling from 74 per cent on day 2 to below four per cent by day 62, according ot sconetitsts at the University of Guelph in Canada.
There was a significant decrease in colonisation by Clostridium difficile over time, with prevalance falling from 74 per cent on day 2 to below four per cent by day 62, according ot sconetitsts at the University of Guelph in Canada.
Tianli Broadens its Horizons
A profile of Tianli Agritech, a leading producer of breeding pigs in central China, which has recently commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market.
A profile of Tianli Agritech, a leading producer of breeding pigs in central China, which has recently commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market.
Producers and Pigs Profit from Manure Management Process
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientists have worked with farmers, state agencies and businesses to improve pig manure management for healthier pigs, profits and environment, writes Ann Perry in the latest issue of Agricultural Researc...
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientists have worked with farmers, state agencies and businesses to improve pig manure management for healthier pigs, profits and environment, writes Ann Perry in the latest issue of Agricultural Researc...
Evaluation of Methods for Controlling and Monitoring Occupational Exposure of Workers in Swine Facilities
While dietary manipulation can reduce ammonia concentrations, only the spraying of canola oil had the potential to reduce respirable dust concentration, according to B. Predicala and L. Moreno in the Prairie Swine Centre Annual Report 2009.
While dietary manipulation can reduce ammonia concentrations, only the spraying of canola oil had the potential to reduce respirable dust concentration, according to B. Predicala and L. Moreno in the Prairie Swine Centre Annual Report 2009.
Canadian Hog Statistics - Second Quarter 2010
By Statistics Canada. There were 2.4 per cent fewer pigs in Canada on 1 July 2010 than one year previously and the number of breeding females was down almost five per cent. The number of farms with pigs declined by more than 10 per cent over the same...
By Statistics Canada. There were 2.4 per cent fewer pigs in Canada on 1 July 2010 than one year previously and the number of breeding females was down almost five per cent. The number of farms with pigs declined by more than 10 per cent over the same...
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - August 2010
James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
US Pork Outlook Report - August 2010
Pork exports for the first six months of this year were eight per cent higher than the same period of last year and pig prices are strong, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) August 2010 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook...
Pork exports for the first six months of this year were eight per cent higher than the same period of last year and pig prices are strong, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) August 2010 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook...
US Feed Outlook - August 2010
The 2010 corn crop is forecast to be a new record, according to USDA Economic Research Service.
The 2010 corn crop is forecast to be a new record, according to USDA Economic Research Service.
USDA Livestock and Products Annual and Semi-Annual Reports 2010
This provides links to the latest pig industry data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Annual Reports for 2010. Within each article listed is a link to the full report, which includes all the tabular data that we have omitted from our articles....
This provides links to the latest pig industry data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Annual Reports for 2010. Within each article listed is a link to the full report, which includes all the tabular data that we have omitted from our articles....
Danish Breeding Herd Recovery Falters (August 2010)
By Jackie Linden, Editor of ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in August 2010 Whole Hog Brief. You can read the full detailed analysis, including all the commentary and graphical data, by subscribing...
By Jackie Linden, Editor of ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in August 2010 Whole Hog Brief. You can read the full detailed analysis, including all the commentary and graphical data, by subscribing...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - August 2010
Global wheat supplies for 2010/11 are reduced sharply with world production lowered 15.3 million tons, according to the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for August 2010. Pork production in late 2010 and 2011 is reduced on lower...
Global wheat supplies for 2010/11 are reduced sharply with world production lowered 15.3 million tons, according to the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for August 2010. Pork production in late 2010 and 2011 is reduced on lower...
Light Levels in the Farrowing House
We know that temperature requirements for piglets and sows are quite different in the farrowing house but what about the different light requirements of stockpeople and sows? The new Knowledge Transfer bulletin from BPEX provides the answers.
We know that temperature requirements for piglets and sows are quite different in the farrowing house but what about the different light requirements of stockpeople and sows? The new Knowledge Transfer bulletin from BPEX provides the answers.
