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Reduction of Transport–Induced Stress on Finishing Pigs by Increasing Lairage Time
A longer lairage time allowed the pigs transported a short distance to recover from transport stress, according to new research from Spain.
A longer lairage time allowed the pigs transported a short distance to recover from transport stress, according to new research from Spain.
Loading Facilities for Market Hogs: Saskatchewan’s Top Ten
For swine producers, loading pigs at marketing can be one of the most stressful and time-consuming experiences, according to Harold Gonyou, Jen Brown and T. Stevens in the newsletter from the Prairie Swine Centre.
For swine producers, loading pigs at marketing can be one of the most stressful and time-consuming experiences, according to Harold Gonyou, Jen Brown and T. Stevens in the
Clean Vehicle Programme to Cut Pig Diseases
A study into vehicle cleaning facilities abattoirs was conducted by BPEX with the aim to reduce the risk of spreading diseases in the UK pig industry, according to Colin Stone of BPEX. As a result of the study, from April 2012, it will be required for...
A study into vehicle cleaning facilities abattoirs was conducted by BPEX with the aim to reduce the risk of spreading diseases in the UK pig industry, according to Colin Stone of BPEX. As a result of the study, from April 2012, it will be required for...
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.
Prairie Swine Research Centre Annual Report 2010
The annual report from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada includes articles on some recently completed research in the fields of engineering, behaviour and nutrition.
The annual report from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada includes articles on some recently completed research in the fields of engineering, behaviour and nutrition.
Trailer Design Affects Market Pig Welfare
Trailer design may be one of several factors that influence the level of stress for pigs being transported, according to Tom Guthrie, Extension Educator for the Pork Team at Jackson in his review of trials on this topic in the latest Pork Quarterly...
Trailer design may be one of several factors that influence the level of stress for pigs being transported, according to Tom Guthrie, Extension Educator for the Pork Team at Jackson in his review of trials on this topic in the latest Pork Quarterly...
Kansas Swine Day 2010
Proceedings of the Kansas Swine Day 2010 conference, which focused on the nutrition and nursery pigs and finishers as well as feed management.
Proceedings of the Kansas Swine Day 2010 conference, which focused on the nutrition and nursery pigs and finishers as well as feed management.
Effects of Transport Conditions and Vehicle Design on the Welfare and Meat Quality of Pigs in Canada
When transporting hogs to market, pigs in the bottom front compartment had the highest heart rate measures at unloading, and also produced the highest incidence of DFD pork, according to J. Brown, T. Crowe, S. Torrey, R. Bergeron, T. Widowski, J. Correa,...
When transporting hogs to market, pigs in the bottom front compartment had the highest heart rate measures at unloading, and also produced the highest incidence of DFD pork, according to J. Brown, T. Crowe, S. Torrey, R. Bergeron, T. Widowski, J. Correa,...
Stress Responses and Meat Quality of Pigs Transported in a Pot-Belly Truck During Summer and Winter
Pigs transported in the bottom nose portion of a pot-belly trailer showed the greatest degree of stress due to the amount of ramps the pigs had to use during loading and unloading, report J.A. Correa and co-authors in the 2008 Annual Research Report from...
Pigs transported in the bottom nose portion of a pot-belly trailer showed the greatest degree of stress due to the amount of ramps the pigs had to use during loading and unloading, report J.A. Correa and co-authors in the 2008 Annual Research Report from...
Temperatures Within a Truck Transporting Pigs During Winter and Summer Months in Western Canada
During transport pigs can be exposed to temperatures as low as minus 15°C or as high as 30°C, depending on season and compartment, according to S. Hayne and co-authors in the 2008 Annual Research Report from the Prairie Swine Centre.
During transport pigs can be exposed to temperatures as low as minus 15°C or as high as 30°C, depending on season and compartment, according to S. Hayne and co-authors in the 2008 Annual Research Report from the Prairie Swine Centre.
Handling and Transport of Pigs - A Report to the Industry
Penny Lawlis, Humane Standards Officer at Ontario Ministry of agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), provides tips on improvement of transport of pigs from the producers' perspective as well as that of the pig's.
Penny Lawlis, Humane Standards Officer at Ontario Ministry of agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), provides tips on improvement of transport of pigs from the producers' perspective as well as that of the pig's.
Swine, Stress and Salmonella Infection
Researchers with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are learning how pathogens like Salmonella communicate with their host – in this case, the pig. They hope to apply this knowledge to reduce foodborne infections in humans. The article is...
Researchers with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are learning how pathogens like Salmonella communicate with their host – in this case, the pig. They hope to apply this knowledge to reduce foodborne infections in humans. The article is...
Effects of Ambient Temperature and Transportation Distances on the Resulting Pork Quality
Factors beyond the farm gate can affect the quality pork product, among them temperature and time in transport. This study, by Ray Hansen (Iowa State University) and Kelly and Nina Biensen (Eden Natural State Center) examines how these factors affect...
Factors beyond the farm gate can affect the quality pork product, among them temperature and time in transport. This study, by Ray Hansen (Iowa State University) and Kelly and Nina Biensen (Eden Natural State Center) examines how these factors affect...
Transport Losses in Finishing Pigs
This paper was prepared by Cate Dewey, Charles Haley, Zvonimir Poljak, Bob Friendship and Tina Widowski of the University of Guelph for the 2009 Centralia Swine Research Update. Their paper helps in understanding the main factors associated with in-transit...
This paper was prepared by Cate Dewey, Charles Haley, Zvonimir Poljak, Bob Friendship and Tina Widowski of the University of Guelph for the 2009 Centralia Swine Research Update. Their paper helps in understanding the main factors associated with in-transit...
Handling Stress During Marketing of Pigs from Large Groups
Pigs from large groups tended to load more quickly but the level of physical encouragement required, physiological responses to handling and meat quality were similar regardless of group size. These are the main findings of S.M. Hayne, D.L. Whittington...
Pigs from large groups tended to load more quickly but the level of physical encouragement required, physiological responses to handling and meat quality were similar regardless of group size. These are the main findings of S.M. Hayne, D.L. Whittington...
Transportation of Hogs
Transportation of pigs is receiving greater attention from producers, hauliers and packers, says Dr Allen Harper, swine extension animal scientist at VA Tech. Driver fatigue was found to be a leading cause of live-haul accidents. Advice is given on the...
Transportation of pigs is receiving greater attention from producers, hauliers and packers, says Dr Allen Harper, swine extension animal scientist at VA Tech. Driver fatigue was found to be a leading cause of live-haul accidents. Advice is given on the...
New Handling Strategies
Minimizing injury and death during transportation and at the packing plant is more important than ever, writes Nick Berry for Farms.com.
Minimizing injury and death during transportation and at the packing plant is more important than ever, writes Nick Berry for Farms.com.
Loading and Unloading Pigs
By BPEX. Loading and unloading can be the most stressful part of the journey for pigs. Handling and moving animals appropriately will make the process easier, minimise stress levels for pigs and stockman and reduce the risk of injury.
By BPEX. Loading and unloading can be the most stressful part of the journey for pigs. Handling and moving animals appropriately will make the process easier, minimise stress levels for pigs and stockman and reduce the risk of injury.
Disinfection Clears Virus from Transporters
By Jake Waddilove. A.E. Waddilove MA, VetMB, MRCVS is a swine specialist veterinarian in practice in eastern England. This report has been obtained with the help of DuPont Animal Health Solutions.
By Jake Waddilove. A.E. Waddilove MA, VetMB, MRCVS is a swine specialist veterinarian in practice in eastern England. This report has been obtained with the help of DuPont Animal Health Solutions.
Biosecurity: Transport and Vehicle Controls
By Jake Waddilove, MA, VetMB, MRCVS. The importance of biosecurity for all vehicles associated with pig production cannot be stressed enough, as they provide an excellent vector through which disease can spread. And this is particularly the case with...
By Jake Waddilove, MA, VetMB, MRCVS. The importance of biosecurity for all vehicles associated with pig production cannot be stressed enough, as they provide an excellent vector through which disease can spread. And this is particularly the case with...
Food Miles: Cutting the distance won't save the planet
By Jane Jordan, ThePigSite Editor - Food miles are not the environmental 'bad boy' marketeers may have us believe. Other factors involved in the production chain have a far greater impact on the environment and it's these areas that farming industries...
By Jane Jordan, ThePigSite Editor - Food miles are not the environmental 'bad boy' marketeers may have us believe. Other factors involved in the production chain have a far greater impact on the environment and it's these areas that farming industries...
In for the Long Haul
By Katharine Found and published by Ontario Pork. Farmers invest in the care of their animals from farm to truck
By Katharine Found and published by Ontario Pork. Farmers invest in the care of their animals from farm to truck
FAWC Report On Farm Welfare: The Way Forward
By the Farm Animal Welfare Council - This article is part of a report on labelling in relation to the welfare provenance of livestock products. This Report concentrates on the purpose and nature of labelling and its justification, whether such labelling...
By the Farm Animal Welfare Council - This article is part of a report on labelling in relation to the welfare provenance of livestock products. This Report concentrates on the purpose and nature of labelling and its justification, whether such labelling...
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