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Pig Industry Articles: Pig Welfare
Welfare–Friendly Husbandry through Genetics: Animal Well-Being
Gene polymorphisms influencing stress reactivity open the way to marker-assisted selection to reduce stress and improve robustness of animals, contributing to animal well-being as well as improved product quality, according to the final scientific report...
Gene polymorphisms influencing stress reactivity open the way to marker-assisted selection to reduce stress and improve robustness of animals, contributing to animal well-being as well as improved product quality, according to the final scientific report...
Mixing Pigs Without Tears
Pigs may have to be mixed so as to facilitate pig flow, reduce stocking density or make maximum economic use of pig space, according to John Gadd in his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology. He offers advice on mixing growing pigs and...
Pigs may have to be mixed so as to facilitate pig flow, reduce stocking density or make maximum economic use of pig space, according to John Gadd in his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology. He offers advice on mixing growing pigs and...
Quantifying and Understanding Tail Biting in Pigs
Complying with EU legislation on tail docking is made difficult because of the intractability of tail biting in pigs, according to Laura Boyle of Teagasc.
Complying with EU legislation on tail docking is made difficult because of the intractability of tail biting in pigs, according to Laura Boyle of Teagasc.
A Comprehensive Approach to Animal Welfare Science
The different approaches to farm animal welfare are explained by Drs Harold Gonyou and Jen Brown in the latest newsletter from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada.
The different approaches to farm animal welfare are explained by Drs Harold Gonyou and Jen Brown in the latest newsletter from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada.
Building Trust through Quality Assurance
Building success in the market, both domestically and internationally, is based on building trust in the quality and safety of products and now more importantly trust in the ethical correctness of production, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris ...
Building success in the market, both domestically and internationally, is based on building trust in the quality and safety of products and now more importantly trust in the ethical correctness of production, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris ...
Evaluation of Temperature Conditions in Trucks during Transport of Market Pigs to Slaughter
Pigs are exposed to variable temperatures during transport, according to a report by Drs Harold Gonyou and Jen Brown and others at the Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) in Canada, following studies over four seasons.
Pigs are exposed to variable temperatures during transport, according to a report by Drs Harold Gonyou and Jen Brown and others at the Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) in Canada, following studies over four seasons.
African Swine Fever: an Increasing Threat for Europe
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious disease, which has no vaccine and often leads to 100 per cent mortality. With Russia unable to control its rapidly spreading ASF outbreak, the threat of this devastating disease in Europe is growing.
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious disease, which has no vaccine and often leads to 100 per cent mortality. With Russia unable to control its rapidly spreading ASF outbreak, the threat of this devastating disease in Europe is growing.
Analysis of UK Pork and Pork Products Import Trade from 2013
The latest BPEX Imports Report provides an analysis of UK pork and pork products import trade and the possible implications of the EU sow stall ban from January 2013.
The latest BPEX Imports Report provides an analysis of UK pork and pork products import trade and the possible implications of the EU sow stall ban from January 2013.
Group Housing of Gestating Sows from 2013
The requirements for housing sows and gilts during pregnancy after stalls are banned in the EU from 2013 are reviewed in the 2010 annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre.
The requirements for housing sows and gilts during pregnancy after stalls are banned in the EU from 2013 are reviewed in the 2010 annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre.
Setting Health and Safety Standards for the World
International standards for food safety and animal health and welfare can be and often are contentious issues, writes ThePigSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris.
International standards for food safety and animal health and welfare can be and often are contentious issues, writes ThePigSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris.
EU Changes its Approach to Pig Welfare
The future EU strategy on animal welfare in the pig meat sector needs to be based on a global multi-stakeholder approach, writes ThePigSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris.
The future EU strategy on animal welfare in the pig meat sector needs to be based on a global multi-stakeholder approach, writes ThePigSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris.
Danish Pig Research Centre: Annual Report 2010: 'Solid Floor, No Mess' Project
The 2010 annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre describes an investigation into techniques to reduce manure on solid-floored finisher pens.
The 2010 annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre describes an investigation into techniques to reduce manure on solid-floored finisher pens.
Economic and Welfare Impact of Lameness in Sows in England
In a survey of UK farms in 2007/2008, four per cent of sows were found to show signs of lameness, with half of farms having at least one lame animal. The cost per lame sow was estimated to range from £19 to £266.
In a survey of UK farms in 2007/2008, four per cent of sows were found to show signs of lameness, with half of farms having at least one lame animal. The cost per lame sow was estimated to range from £19 to £266.
Shoulder Sores
The causes, treatment and prevention of shoulder sores in sows are set out in Knowledge Transfer Bulletin No. 17 from BPEX.
The causes, treatment and prevention of shoulder sores in sows are set out in Knowledge Transfer Bulletin No. 17 from BPEX.
Keeping Pigs and People Cool
With the scorching temperatures affecting much of the country this summer, pork producers are reminded by the US National Pork Board to take extra precautions to ensure the best possible care and well-being for their animals and employees.
With the scorching temperatures affecting much of the country this summer, pork producers are reminded by the US National Pork Board to take extra precautions to ensure the best possible care and well-being for their animals and employees.
Effect of Local Anaesthesia and/or Analgesia on Pain Responses Induced by Piglet Castration
Researchers in Sweden found that lidocaine reduced pain in male piglets during castration and that meloxicam reduced pain after castration.
Researchers in Sweden found that lidocaine reduced pain in male piglets during castration and that meloxicam reduced pain after castration.
Effects of Stockperson Behaviour on Animal Welfare and Productivity
Speaking at a recent Boehringer Animal Welfare Forum, Professor Paul Hemsworth, Director of the Animal Welfare Science Centre discussed human–animal interactions in livestock production. Charlotte Johnston, ThePigSite Editor, reports from the confe...
Speaking at a recent Boehringer Animal Welfare Forum, Professor Paul Hemsworth, Director of the Animal Welfare Science Centre discussed human–animal interactions in livestock production. Charlotte Johnston, ThePigSite Editor, reports from the confe...
Tips for Pork Producers to Beat Summer Heat
The University of Minnesota's Mark Whitney provides tips on how to beat heat stress in pigs during the summer months.
The University of Minnesota's Mark Whitney provides tips on how to beat heat stress in pigs during the summer months.
Pigs: The Deep-Litter Solution
With pig production, system design and waste collection methods can vary significantly, with differing implications for animal welfare and the environment, according to the Model Farm Project.
With pig production, system design and waste collection methods can vary significantly, with differing implications for animal welfare and the environment, according to the Model Farm Project.
Smaller Producers Pig Health Course: Parasites Part 1 – Mange and Lice
Advice from Mark White, BVSc LLB DPM MRCVS, on recognising and treating these parasites in smaller pig herds.
Advice from Mark White, BVSc LLB DPM MRCVS, on recognising and treating these parasites in smaller pig herds.
Opinion on Mutilations and Environmental Enrichment in Piglets and Growing Pigs
Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) Opinions are short reports to Government on contemporary topics relating to farm animal welfare. They are based on evidence and consultation with interested parties. They may highlight particular concerns and indicate...
Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) Opinions are short reports to Government on contemporary topics relating to farm animal welfare. They are based on evidence and consultation with interested parties. They may highlight particular concerns and indicate...
Dust in Pig Buildings
By S. Pedersen, M. Nonnenmann, R. Rautiainen, T. G. M. Demmers, T. Banhazi, M. Lyngbye. Research and review papers were presented at the international symposium on Dust Control in Animal Production Facilities, held in Denmark in 1999.
By S. Pedersen, M. Nonnenmann, R. Rautiainen, T. G. M. Demmers, T. Banhazi, M. Lyngbye. Research and review papers were presented at the international symposium on Dust Control in Animal Production Facilities, held in Denmark in 1999.
Group Housing Does Not Impair Sow Welfare
To improve welfare – and to comply with regulations in some countries – group housing systems for pregnant sows are gaining popularity. Despite concerns over the welfare of the animals is these dynamic groups, research at Giessen University in Germany...
To improve welfare – and to comply with regulations in some countries – group housing systems for pregnant sows are gaining popularity. Despite concerns over the welfare of the animals is these dynamic groups, research at Giessen University in Germany...
