Tip: How to make a syringe holder
We need a container for syringes, needles, medicine bottles, sprays, and markers. Sometimes you see improvised and inadequate containers on farms, but the one presented here is very simple and functional.
Facilities and equipment
Do we know how to interpret what our pigs are telling us? Observations in the farrowing room
The relatively short but very intense lactation period is undoubtedly a key phase in pig production for both sows and piglets. The fragility of the piglets and the significant demands that sows face at this stage make early detection of problems essential. Do we understand what the animals are telling us?
Nigeria partners Brazil and UK on smart Livestock drive
Nigeria partners with Brazil and the UK to modernise livestock through digital innovation, boosting food security, jobs and climate resilience.
Electronic feeders
It seems the new feeders aren't to everyone's liking...
The key causes of lameness in sows
Understanding potential causes of lameness can help reduce the levels of lameness in the breeding herd and thus improve farm productivity and sow welfare.
Flies, an organism to keep under control
Fly control should not be limited to the summer months, as it plays a significant role in disease transmission and the well-being of people and animals.
Problems with saving water
Strict measures have been implemented to save water on the farm...
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333 was present at the Tanzania International Pig Conference 2025 in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania International Pig Conference and Expo 2025 was held on 11th-12th July, 2025 and was attended by swine producers, veterinarians, industry leaders, swine companies, and international guests from several African countries.
Ghana set to rehabilitate 7 livestock breeding stations
The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA),has announced plans to rehabilitate seven national livestock breeding stations.
Modern multi-story farms
It's becoming harder to tell the difference between a modern farm and a five-star hotel...
Ventilation problems
Adjusting ventilation on the farm is harder than in an office!
Heat wave in the Northern Hemisphere
It's important to help our animals combat heat stress (and the farm staff, too).
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NewsEswatini Inaugurates Modern Pig Breeding Center to Boost Swine Sector
Eswatini opened the Mpisi Pig Breeding Center on April 11, 2025, under a TaiwanICDF project to boost swine production.
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NewsNew Slaughterhouses Boost Rwanda’s Pig Farming Industry
The launch of two new slaughterhouses marks a major milestone in Rwanda’s pig farming industry.
Tip: How to build a piglet loading ramp
This is how to assemble an "emergency" ramp using the insulation panels left over from the construction of the nursery.
Why does good cleaning and disinfection matter on pig units?
To many pig producers cleaning and disinfection is a chore they view as an expensive tedious burden.
Dimension and design of the farrowing unit
The Danish pig producers’ research organisation has tested a number of different designs. They recommend pen dimensions of 2.7x1.8 m to accommodate modern prolific breeds.
Ideal biosecurity for pig farms (2/2)
Preventing the entry and spread of diseases should be an objective on any swine farm, so adequately designing biosecurity aspects is key. In this article, we continue to discuss biosecurity measures with two experts: Lara Ruiz and José Casanovas.
333 Africa Hosts Northern Nigeria’s Largest Swine Mentorship Program
The program brought together over 550 swine producers and stakeholders from diverse states in Northern Nigeria.
Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
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The farm with ideal biosecurity (1/2)
In this article, we look at which elements of biosecurity should be considered in the design of a sow farm, although they are applicable to any farm.
Tip: How to make an incubator cart for piglets
We can place the weakest piglets from each litter to dry out and warm up in this incubator while we tend to the next sows.
Christmas presents...
The trick is asking for something useful...
333 team attends EuroTier 2024 in Hannover
EuroTier was held from November 12 to 15, 2024, bringing together leaders in livestock innovation and technology.
Tip: How to reduce drafts in the barn
This farmer's solution mitigates the effect of wind blowing through the windows, whether we have mechanical or natural ventilation.
A very successful SPACE 2024 in Rennes
SPACE 2024 attracted over 101,000 visitors from 120 countries, reaffirming its role as the international meeting place for livestock and agricultural innovation.
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