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Pig Industry News by Topic
News by Topic: Pig Welfare
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
New Guidelines for 'Fatigued' Pigs US - USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has set new guidelines for the handling of pigs that are reluctant to move at the packing plant.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Guidelines for Food-Animal Species Underway US - A long-time fixture within the animal-handling issue, Temple Grandin, is launching a new certification program to evaluate both sustainable and humane practices of a food-animal production system....
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Moving Market Pigs with Less Stress US - Dr Matt Ritter (Elanco Animal Health) and Dr Nick Berry (Cargill, Inc.) have studied the effects of moving market weight pigs in different group sizes during loading on stress responses and transport...
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Piglet Feed Supplements Support Immune Systems US - As feed costs rise and the production of ethanol from corn grain increases, swine producers have ramped up their search for new feed supplements for younger swine.
HOD Revises Antimicrobials in Livestock Feeds Policy US - Several AVMA Bylaws amendments and policy proposals were on the agenda for the second regular winter session of the House of Delegates, which convened 10 January in Chicago as part of the AVMA Veterinary...
Monday, February 02, 2009
Six TQASM Advisor Training Workshops Scheduled US - The Pork Checkoff is offering six Transporter Quality Assurance (TQASM) advisor training workshops in 2009.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Snipping Out the Money Genes in Livestock US - The livestock industry accounts for almost $100 billion of the annual agricultural gross domestic product.
National Pork Board to Meet in North Carolina US - The National Pork Board will be in Raleigh, North Carolina, 3-5 February to meet with local producers and to develop a better understanding of the nation's second-largest pork producing state.
New Diet a Breath of Fresh Air to Animal Facilities US - As populations expand into rural areas, more people are turning up their noses at malodorous livestock operations.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Pork Board Prioritises Humane Euthanasia of Pigs US - With regards to animal welfare, the pork industry has taken several steps to improve production methods in recent years.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Pfizer to Acquire Wyeth, Creating the World's Premier Biopharmaceutical Company US - Pfizer and Wyeth today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer will acquire Wyeth in a cash-and-stock transaction currently valued at $50.19 per share,...
Thursday, January 15, 2009
NBAF Fit For Kansas KANSAS - Much has been written about the advantages and disadvantages of locating the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility, or NBAF, on the mainland of the United States.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Amendments Made to Enhance Disease Traceability US - The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to amend its domestic livestock regulations in order to enhance the traceability of animals in the United States.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Behaviour and Performance of Weaned Pigs US - From the University of Minnesota, Li and Johnston have published a paper on the behaviour and performance of pigs previously housed in large groups. They highlighted possible welfare issues when mixing...
Friday, January 02, 2009
Monitoring Nutrient Deficiencies in Pigs US - A new South Dakota State University publication explains how to monitor certain nutrient deficiencies in starter, growing, and finishing pigs.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Alpharma Announces Video Contest Winners US - Students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison are to receive the $5,000 grand prize in Alpharma's Student Video Contest.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
NPB: Hormel Foods Commitment Applauded US - The National Pork Board recognizes Hormel Foods for its commitment to the Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) programs.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Comment Period on Animal Welfare Act Extended US - The USDA is extending the comment period for its proposed rule that would amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations to add requirements for contingency planning and training of personnel by research...
Friday, December 19, 2008
USDA Releases NAIS Veterinarian's Toolkit US - The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) yesterday released A Veterinarian’s Toolkit for use with the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Potential Benefits for Ethanol, Paper and Feed US - Cellulose is a key component of plant cell walls that can be converted into ethanol and other products. New findings from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) could help make that conversion process...
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Voting Starts for Alpharma Video Contest US - The videos are posted and voting can now begin in the Alpharma Student Video Contest. Anyone can visit the Web site to view the videos and cast a ballot. Voting ends on December 19, 2008 with the...
Conserve Energy in Hog Barns This Winter US - With cold weather underway and increased heating costs, energy conservation is key in minimizing the cost of raising pigs. Substantial savings can be realized by evaluating and investing in ventilation,...
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Husbandry Practice to Improve Piglet Welfare US - USDA researchers have studied how best to perform various husbandry procedures on piglets in order to minimise stress to the animals and improve welfare.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Swine Flu Virus in Texas Patient Reported US - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in its latest update on the nation's seasonal influenza activity, reported on a person who was infected with a swine influenza virus following...
Monday, November 24, 2008
Report: Unsustainable Livestock 'Eating our Future' US - Current trends of industrial animal production have been branded as unsustainable in a new report released by an animal welfere association.

