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Minimising Heat Stress in Pigs During the Summer
Advice from Dr Mark Whitney, Assistant Extension Professor at the University of Minnesota Extension, on water, cooling, nutrition, ventilation, floor space, insulation and shade to keep pigs free of heat stress during the summer....
Advice from Dr Mark Whitney, Assistant Extension Professor at the University of Minnesota Extension, on water, cooling, nutrition, ventilation, floor space, insulation and shade to keep pigs free of heat stress during the summer....
Africa Offers Opportunities for Livestock and Meat Investment
Increases in the demand for animal-sourced food are estimated extraordinarily high in Africa over the coming decades, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, writes Chris Harris. ...
Increases in the demand for animal-sourced food are estimated extraordinarily high in Africa over the coming decades, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, writes Chris Harris. ...
Effects of Ractopamine Feeding Programmes on Growth and Carcasses of Finishing Pigs
A new study reveals that the beta-agonist, ractopamine, can be fed in a step-up feeding programme, even when the pigs are marketed one month after the start of the treatment. These pigs performed as well as and had similar carcass results to those on...
A new study reveals that the beta-agonist, ractopamine, can be fed in a step-up feeding programme, even when the pigs are marketed one month after the start of the treatment. These pigs performed as well as and had similar carcass results to those on...
Danish Pig Research Centre Annual Report 2012: Environmental Regulation
The annual report outlines the environmental regulation of pig farms in Denmark, which includes a new scheme for reporting changes to the farm or farming system. It also describes the appeals system....
The annual report outlines the environmental regulation of pig farms in Denmark, which includes a new scheme for reporting changes to the farm or farming system. It also describes the appeals system....
Insect Control on Pig Farms
Effective control is an integral part of maintaining high health and productivity in modern pig production. No. 36 in the 'Action for Productivity' series from BPEX explains how to develop a control programme. ...
Effective control is an integral part of maintaining high health and productivity in modern pig production. No. 36 in the 'Action for Productivity' series from BPEX explains how to develop a control programme. ...
Evaluation of Blood Parameters as an Early Assessment of Health Status in Nursery Pigs
Certain blood indicators may be useful in monitoring health of nursery pigs, according to new research from Kansas State University. ...
Certain blood indicators may be useful in monitoring health of nursery pigs, according to new research from Kansas State University. ...
Protect Swine Herds from PED with Proper Biosecurity Protocols
Washing, disinfection and drying of transportation vehicles returning from processing plants are recommended by Beth Ferry and Madonna Benjamin of Michigan State University Extension....
Washing, disinfection and drying of transportation vehicles returning from processing plants are recommended by Beth Ferry and Madonna Benjamin of Michigan State University Extension....
London Swine Conference 2013 Proceedings
Proceedings of the 13th London Swine Conference, which was held on 27 and 28 March 2013 in London, Ontario, Canada. The theme of the meeting was 'Managing for Production'. ...
Proceedings of the 13th London Swine Conference, which was held on 27 and 28 March 2013 in London, Ontario, Canada. The theme of the meeting was 'Managing for Production'. ...
Welfare Implications of Swine Castration
A review of the literature by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Animal Welfare Division, covering methods of castration (surgical and immunocastration) of boar pigs, pain control and alternatives to prevent boar taint....
A review of the literature by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Animal Welfare Division, covering methods of castration (surgical and immunocastration) of boar pigs, pain control and alternatives to prevent boar taint....
Swine Nutrition and Management Systems that Alter Productivity and Carcass Traits
Some of the technology implemented by pork producers over recent times to help lower their cost of production were outlined by K-State Swine Nutrition team members, Mike Tokach, Bob Goodband, Joel DeRouchey, Steve Dritz and Jim Nelssen at the 2013 Kansas...
Some of the technology implemented by pork producers over recent times to help lower their cost of production were outlined by K-State Swine Nutrition team members, Mike Tokach, Bob Goodband, Joel DeRouchey, Steve Dritz and Jim Nelssen at the 2013 Kansas...
Gilt Management: Integration on Outdoor Units
Tips on managing gilts in outdoor systems from BPEX - no. 34 in the 'Action for Productivity' series....
Tips on managing gilts in outdoor systems from BPEX - no. 34 in the 'Action for Productivity' series....
Iowa State University Looks into Seasonal Infertility in Sows
US - Iowa State University animal scientists are searching for reasons and solutions for seasonal infertility in sows, including what may be the first scientific study of the possible role of insulin in the problem....
US - Iowa State University animal scientists are searching for reasons and solutions for seasonal infertility in sows, including what may be the first scientific study of the possible role of insulin in the problem....
Updated Scientific Evidence on the Welfare of Gestating Sows Kept in Different Housing Systems
A review of recent papers revealed similar productivity, physiology, health and behaviour among individually or grouped sows during pregnancy....
A review of recent papers revealed similar productivity, physiology, health and behaviour among individually or grouped sows during pregnancy....
Investigation of the Impacts of Induced Parturition, Birth Weight, Birth Order, Litter Size and Sow Parity on Piglet Serum Immunoglobulin G
A recent paper from Canada reveals that, while supervision of farrowing may allow for improved colostrum intake with benefits to passive immunity, first-born pigs did not appear to get more than their share of the available immunoglobulins....
A recent paper from Canada reveals that, while supervision of farrowing may allow for improved colostrum intake with benefits to passive immunity, first-born pigs did not appear to get more than their share of the available immunoglobulins....
Fly Management Techniques
Measures for fly prevention on farms and and control measures are outlined in 'Fly management: How to comply with your environmental permit' from the UK's Environment Agency....
Measures for fly prevention on farms and and control measures are outlined in 'Fly management: How to comply with your environmental permit' from the UK's Environment Agency....
Pigs Could be Reservoir for New Multiresistant Salmonella Strain
A new multi-resistant strain of Salmonella has recently been identified, for which pigs could be the reservoir, according to research by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). ...
A new multi-resistant strain of Salmonella has recently been identified, for which pigs could be the reservoir, according to research by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). ...
Starter Pig Amino Acid Requirements to Gut Health Concerns
Formulation of starter diets for weaned piglets to lower-than-usual lysine decreases the requirement for expensive protein sources while having minimal effect on performance but it is crucial to pay attention to the levels of other amino acids relative...
Formulation of starter diets for weaned piglets to lower-than-usual lysine decreases the requirement for expensive protein sources while having minimal effect on performance but it is crucial to pay attention to the levels of other amino acids relative...
Gilt Management: Service to Farrowing
Gilt performance is a key element towards the productivity of the herd with between 20 and 25 per cent of production from gilts at any time. Investing in their future is essential, according to number 33 in the 'Action for Productivity' series from BPEX....
Gilt performance is a key element towards the productivity of the herd with between 20 and 25 per cent of production from gilts at any time. Investing in their future is essential, according to number 33 in the 'Action for Productivity' series from BPEX....
Investigation and Characterisation of Pathogenic and Molecular Differences in Atypical Brachyspira Clinical Isolates
Polymerase chain reaction assays (PCR) have failed to identify some isolates (Brachyspira spp.) causing swine dysentery (SD) and Dr Eric Burrough of Iowa State University is caaling for a more consistent and accurate test than PCRs to confirm all potential...
Polymerase chain reaction assays (PCR) have failed to identify some isolates (Brachyspira spp.) causing swine dysentery (SD) and Dr Eric Burrough of Iowa State University is caaling for a more consistent and accurate test than PCRs to confirm all potential...
Investigation of Viral Diseases of Swine in the Republic of Haiti
Following a field and laboratory investigations, a multi-national group of researchers has assessed the risk of introducing a whole range of viral diseases from the Republic of Haiti into the North American pig population as high....
Following a field and laboratory investigations, a multi-national group of researchers has assessed the risk of introducing a whole range of viral diseases from the Republic of Haiti into the North American pig population as high....
Danish Pig Research Centre Annual Report 2012: Nutrition 3
The 2012 Annual Report of Denmark's Pig Research Centre describes the latest progress on sow feeding, including extra feed in pregnancy, feed conversion rate and ketosis. ...
The 2012 Annual Report of Denmark's Pig Research Centre describes the latest progress on sow feeding, including extra feed in pregnancy, feed conversion rate and ketosis. ...
Application of Animal Welfare Standards in Intensive Production Systems Using the Assessment Protocols of Welfare Quality
The Welfare Quality assessment system is a reliable and practical tool for the evaluation of the welfare status of finishing pigs in an intensive system, according to new research from Germany. ...
The Welfare Quality assessment system is a reliable and practical tool for the evaluation of the welfare status of finishing pigs in an intensive system, according to new research from Germany. ...
Investigating and Resolving Fly Complaints
A eight-step process of resolving complaints is outlined by the UK's Environment Agency in its publication 'Fly management: how to comply with your environmental permit'....
A eight-step process of resolving complaints is outlined by the UK's Environment Agency in its publication 'Fly management: how to comply with your environmental permit'....
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