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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Stall Design Affects Welfare of Pregnant SowsUS - Stall design may impact the well-being of gestating sows, according to researchers at the University of Illinois.
Farmers Concerned about Cost of New Building RulesMANITOBA, CANADA - Pig producers in the province say farm building code changes being pushed by animal rights groups could put the industry out of business.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Big Dutchman Signs up for VietStock ExpoVIET NAM - Livestock equipment company, Big Dutchman, has confirmed its participation at VietStock '10 Expo && Forum as 'Anchor Exhibitor'.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Feedback Sought on Code; ‘Pigs in Crates Forever’?NEW ZEALAND - The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) yesterday completed a review of the Animal Welfare (Pigs) Code of Welfare 2005 and a draft code was released for public consultatio...
Monday, March 01, 2010
Hopes to Cut Time Sows are Restrained in StallsAUSTRALIA - The Aussie pig industry could be on the verge of an animal welfare breakthrough.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Pork Board Alleged to be Damaging IndustryNEW ZEALAND - The Pork Industry Board continues to damage its own brand with the revelation it is fighting to keep pigs in sow crates, Green Party Animal Welfare spokesperson Sue Kedgley has alleged. ...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Biogas Know-How from CalveslageGERMANY - Tierzuchtgut Losten in Bad Kleinen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is one of the most modern pig farms in Germany. In future, this innovative business enterprise will be heating its housing systems...
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Keeping Pigs the Dutch Way in RussiaNETHERLANDS - Over the past two weeks, Russian pig farmer, Anastasia Kuzmicheva, has visited the Netherlands to learn about pig production there and to see Nedap Velos sow feeding stations in operation....
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Better Welfare for Pigs in Trial HousingNETHERLANDS - Scientifically designed houses and pens for pigs increase animal welfare, but from an economic point of view these are difficult to implement on existing pig farms.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
RSPCA Calls for Ban of Intensive Pig FarmsTASMIANIA, AUSTRALIA - The new head of the RSPCA has called for a ban on intensive pig farming.
Swedish Pig Farms Flout Animal Protection LawsSWEDEN - Living conditions for Swedish pigs are worse than previously realised, an animal rights group claims, citing its own video evidence.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Successful Transition from Planned to Market EconomyHUNGARY - András Tóth from Dunasczekcsŏ in southern Hungary, owner and director of the agricultural company Duna Gyöngye as well as owner of 850 sows kept in a closed system, has the guts to convert...
Monday, November 02, 2009
New Hungarian Pig Farm Uses Nedap Velos ESFHUNGARY - In early October of 2009, Nedap dealer Firma Bräuer from Austria completed a new pig farm in western Hungary. The farm, set up for 1200 productive sows, will be housing the gestating sows in...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Agri Minister Inaugurates New Building for 4,000 PigsCROATIA - Spaces for 4,000 animals distributed over three very respectable looking new pig housing facilities, approximately 12,000 finishing pigs are expected to pass through per year: Željko Kurkutović,...
Thursday, October 08, 2009
ACMC Tip: Autumn AirflowUK - Temperatures are already dropping sharply at night so pig producers should make sure all flaps and fans in their buildings are working properly and that doors are closed at night.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Higher Risk of Abnormal Gait in Intensive SystemsUK - In a study of commercial farms, researchers found fewer cases of abnormal gait in finishing pigs than sows or gilts. Pigs kept outdoors or on solid floors with straw had fewer mobility problems than...
Thursday, September 10, 2009
ACMC Tip: Avoid Greedy Pigman's DiseaseUK - With high pig prices there is a temptation to push production as hard as possible. The advent of circovirus vaccines has allowed some producers to cut corners on stocking density, downtimes for cleaning...
Friday, August 14, 2009
Merial: Performance Data Drives ImprovementUK - A willingness to try new techniques is integral to Kevin Gilbert’s approach to improving pig production at Womblehill, Aberdeenshire. A recent visit to the unit demonstrated Kevin’s willingness...
Monday, August 03, 2009
How to Improve Outdoor Huts for Sows and PigletsUK - In its Annual Technical Report 2008-2009, BPEX includes a short report on work to investigate ways to minimise temperature fluctuations faced by sows and piglets kept outdoors.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Study to Influence Pen Configuration and Group SizeCANADA - Research conducted at the Prairie Swine Centre is expected to assist hog producers in deciding penning configurations and group sizes, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Agriculture Minister Outlines Pig SchemeIRELAND - Pig farmers have welcomed the €13m scheme for converting sows to loose housing - a scheme recently announced by agriculture minister Brendan Smith.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Pork Industry Urged to Act on Animal WelfareNEW ZEALAND - The pork industry should address consumer concerns about animal welfare and reductions to the length of time sows can be kept in dry stalls need to kick in sooner, Agriculture Minister David...
A Big Dutchman Opts for Big DutchmanNETHERLANDS - Since 2001, Dutchman, Egbert Selten, has been proud owner of a pig farm in Narrandera, Australia.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Potential Advantages from Straw Based Sow HousingCANADA - Research conducted at the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment indicates the adoption of certain animal welfare measures has the potential to increase profitability, writes Bruce...
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Environment Information Hub for ProducersUK - Tackling environmental issues from fallen stock to climate change is at the centre of a one stop on-line shop for UK pig producers.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
New Tool to Evaluate Swine Housing Costs ExpectedCANADA - Scientists with the University of Manitoba hope to have a simulation model available this fall that will assist swine producers in comparing the economics of different breeding sow housing systems,...
Monday, July 13, 2009
Big Dutchman Pig Division at World Pork ExpoUS - In spite of all negative circumstances, such as economic downturn in pig farming, the financial crisis in general and the H1N1 influenza, Big Dutchman USA recently experienced a successful World Pork...
Straw Based Sow Housing Offers Economic BenefitsCANADA - Research conducted at the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment indicates the switch from conventional slatted concrete floors to straw based group housing of sows offers certain economic...
Friday, July 10, 2009
New Research Looks at Farrowing Crate AlternativesUK - The practical stage of a major new research project looking at welfare-friendly alternatives to the farrowing crate has just got under way with the building and evaluation of prototype designs.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
No Plan to Develop Free-range Brand for PorkNEW ZEALAND - The Pork Industry Board does not plan to use free-range branding for pork, despite public concern over meat sources.
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