Pig Industry News By Category: Pig Welfare
Monday, April 08, 2013
Danes Delay Boar Castration Ban
DENMARK - The ban on castration of male pigs, originally due to come in next year, is now expected for 2018. ...
DENMARK - The ban on castration of male pigs, originally due to come in next year, is now expected for 2018. ...
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Ambitious Danish Plans for Animal Welfare, Antimicrobials
DENMARK - On 2 November the Danish Parliament ratified an agreement on new strict rules for the use of antimicrobials in production animals and on animal welfare – both in the barn and during transport....
DENMARK - On 2 November the Danish Parliament ratified an agreement on new strict rules for the use of antimicrobials in production animals and on animal welfare – both in the barn and during transport....
Aarhus Research Focuses on Organic Pork
DENMARK - Researchers from Aarhus University focus on meat and ethical quality in a research project which is to highlight the potentials and possibilities of free-range pig farming....
DENMARK - Researchers from Aarhus University focus on meat and ethical quality in a research project which is to highlight the potentials and possibilities of free-range pig farming....
Thursday, October 25, 2012
HERNING CONGRESS: Danish Pig Farmers on Course for January Deadline
DENMARK - The Danish pig industry has declared that all its farmers will be ready to implement the sow stall ban when it comes into operation in 2013. ...
DENMARK - The Danish pig industry has declared that all its farmers will be ready to implement the sow stall ban when it comes into operation in 2013. ...
Friday, June 15, 2012
Mixed Reactions of Danish Farmers to Welfare Inspections
DENMARK - A survey of 12 pig farmers after unannounced welfare inspections has revealed that they favoured the concept but found the assessments unfair....
DENMARK - A survey of 12 pig farmers after unannounced welfare inspections has revealed that they favoured the concept but found the assessments unfair....
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Welfare Objectives for Danish Pig Sector
DENMARK - The Danish Pig Research Centre has laid down a series of animal welfare objectives moving towards 2020. ...
DENMARK - The Danish Pig Research Centre has laid down a series of animal welfare objectives moving towards 2020. ...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Danes Cut Pre-Weaning Mortality through Breeding
ANALYSIS - By including piglet survival rate at five days of age as a breeding objective, researchers at the University of Aarhus in Denmark have already had success in cutting pre-weaning mortality from...
ANALYSIS - By including piglet survival rate at five days of age as a breeding objective, researchers at the University of Aarhus in Denmark have already had success in cutting pre-weaning mortality from...
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Report Predicts Decrease in Piglet Mortality
DENMARK - A working group has just delivered a progress report on breeding of pigs in Denmark. The report focuses on high piglet mortality in Danish pig herds, where a decline is expected in the coming...
DENMARK - A working group has just delivered a progress report on breeding of pigs in Denmark. The report focuses on high piglet mortality in Danish pig herds, where a decline is expected in the coming...
Friday, December 16, 2011
Sensors, CCTV & Chips Find Way into Pig Houses
DENMARK - Pigs of all ages will find it much harder in the future to keep their secrets secret. If they go to the wrong end of the pig sty to do their business, if they start to bite the tails of their...
DENMARK - Pigs of all ages will find it much harder in the future to keep their secrets secret. If they go to the wrong end of the pig sty to do their business, if they start to bite the tails of their...
Thursday, December 15, 2011
High-Welfare Pork for UK: an Opportunity
DENMARK - According to meat company, Tican, Danish producers should view the higher welfare requirements of the UK markets – for example, no castration – as a business opportunity....
DENMARK - According to meat company, Tican, Danish producers should view the higher welfare requirements of the UK markets – for example, no castration – as a business opportunity....
Friday, November 18, 2011
Scientists Study Pigs on the Water Wagon
DENMARK - Do outdoor pigs drink during the night? This is what scientists at Aarhus University are investigating in connection with the requirement that pigs should have access to frost-free water around...
DENMARK - Do outdoor pigs drink during the night? This is what scientists at Aarhus University are investigating in connection with the requirement that pigs should have access to frost-free water around...
Monday, September 05, 2011
Sustainable and Efficient Pig Breeding Moves Ahead
DENMARK - Years’ worth of ground-breaking research results from Aarhus University will be put to use in a new and extensive collaborative project between the university and the pig industry. The aim...
DENMARK - Years’ worth of ground-breaking research results from Aarhus University will be put to use in a new and extensive collaborative project between the university and the pig industry. The aim...
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
New Rules on Slatted Floors from 2013
DENMARK - With fully slatted floors banned from July 2015, interim measures will be introduced in January 2013, when producers who want to continue with their existing fully slatted floors will need to...
DENMARK - With fully slatted floors banned from July 2015, interim measures will be introduced in January 2013, when producers who want to continue with their existing fully slatted floors will need to...
Friday, March 25, 2011
Course in Animal Stress Responses Well Received
DENMARK - A PhD course offered by the Department of Animal Health and Bioscience at Aarhus University regarding interpretation of animal stress responses received a very positive feedback from the participants....
DENMARK - A PhD course offered by the Department of Animal Health and Bioscience at Aarhus University regarding interpretation of animal stress responses received a very positive feedback from the participants....
Friday, March 04, 2011
Habits of Long Distance Pig Travellers Revealed
DENMARK - Is it best for a pig to be unloaded from the transport vehicle for a break in its long distance journey or should it remain on the vehicle until it reaches its final destination? Scientists have...
DENMARK - Is it best for a pig to be unloaded from the transport vehicle for a break in its long distance journey or should it remain on the vehicle until it reaches its final destination? Scientists have...
Friday, December 17, 2010
Vaarst Appointed to Animal Ethics Council
DENMARK - Senior scientist, Mette Vaarst, from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Aarhus University, has been appointed as a new member of the Animal Ethics Council. ...
DENMARK - Senior scientist, Mette Vaarst, from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Aarhus University, has been appointed as a new member of the Animal Ethics Council. ...
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Danish Ministers Open Centre for Animal Welfare
DENMARK - A new centre for animal welfare was opened last week by two ministers. ...
DENMARK - A new centre for animal welfare was opened last week by two ministers. ...
Danish Industry Combating Bad Publicity
DENMARK - The Danish pig industry has launched a publicity offensive to in a bid to beat bad press and media headlines it has received in the past. ...
DENMARK - The Danish pig industry has launched a publicity offensive to in a bid to beat bad press and media headlines it has received in the past. ...
Friday, November 05, 2010
How Stress Affects Pig Meat Quality
DENMARK - Researchers have found how stress affects the pig's meat quality at the cellular level. ...
DENMARK - Researchers have found how stress affects the pig's meat quality at the cellular level. ...
Monday, October 04, 2010
Danes Ready for Partial Stalls Ban
DENMARK - The Danes say they are confident they will be ready for the European Union partial stalls ban which takes effect from January 2013, following a transitional period of 12 years....
DENMARK - The Danes say they are confident they will be ready for the European Union partial stalls ban which takes effect from January 2013, following a transitional period of 12 years....
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Danes Seek to Raise Standards Further
DENMARK - There have been a number of recent initiatives undertaken in Denmark, which will provide continuing momentum in driving up of welfare and safety standards within the country's pig industry....
DENMARK - There have been a number of recent initiatives undertaken in Denmark, which will provide continuing momentum in driving up of welfare and safety standards within the country's pig industry....
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Pig Farm Standards are ‘Unacceptable’, Says Minister
DENMARK - The number of piglets dying after birth is unusually high on Danish pig farms partly due to high litter counts. ...
DENMARK - The number of piglets dying after birth is unusually high on Danish pig farms partly due to high litter counts. ...
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
New Chairman of Animal Welfare Council
DENMARK - Lene Munksgaard from Aarhus University is the new chairman of the Animal Welfare Council....
DENMARK - Lene Munksgaard from Aarhus University is the new chairman of the Animal Welfare Council....
Friday, February 12, 2010
New Funding for Research into Antibiotic Resistance
DENMARK - The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has started two new research projects aimed at contributing to the fight against resistance to antibiotics in animals and humans....
DENMARK - The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has started two new research projects aimed at contributing to the fight against resistance to antibiotics in animals and humans....
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Danish Food Safety Standard Wins Recognition
DENMARK - The Global Red Meat Standard (GRMS) has received formal approval from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), an association of the world’s leading food safety experts. ...
DENMARK - The Global Red Meat Standard (GRMS) has received formal approval from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), an association of the world’s leading food safety experts. ...
Friday, December 04, 2009
Alleged Increase in Pig Cruelty
DENMARK - There is growing evidence of pig welfare abuse, which is blamed on increasing economic pressure on farmers....
DENMARK - There is growing evidence of pig welfare abuse, which is blamed on increasing economic pressure on farmers....
Friday, November 06, 2009
Ensuring the Most Exposed Animals the Best Welfare
DENMARK - Scientists are working on developing practical and effective tools that focus on improving welfare for those animals whose risk of poor welfare is greatest. ...
DENMARK - Scientists are working on developing practical and effective tools that focus on improving welfare for those animals whose risk of poor welfare is greatest. ...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
More Antibiotics but Fewer Critical Antibiotics
DENMARK - New figures from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) show a 12 per cent rise in the use of antibiotics for pigs in Denmark during the first half of 2009. ...
DENMARK - New figures from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) show a 12 per cent rise in the use of antibiotics for pigs in Denmark during the first half of 2009. ...
Friday, September 04, 2009
Breeding Better Barley for Feed
DENMARK - Low-protein malt barley is fine for drinkers of ale while high-protein feed barley meets the needs of pigs and cows. However, now that environmental effects are also an important issue, a new...
DENMARK - Low-protein malt barley is fine for drinkers of ale while high-protein feed barley meets the needs of pigs and cows. However, now that environmental effects are also an important issue, a new...
Friday, May 08, 2009
Is This the End of Castration?
DENMARK - Castration of pigs without anaesthetic will not be banned in the EU in the foreseeable future. However, more animal welfare-friendly alternatives will be seen further down the road and then castration...
DENMARK - Castration of pigs without anaesthetic will not be banned in the EU in the foreseeable future. However, more animal welfare-friendly alternatives will be seen further down the road and then castration...
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