
Press releases - Facilities and equipment

Farmex: Pigging out on technology
Farmex has used technology to help farmers and managers to use technology more confidently.

Osborne to unveil new performance testing system for small pigs
SaFIRE is the industry’s first performance testing system for small pigs.

Osborne introduces new feed bin agitator "Flow Pro"
Flow Pro®, an automatic feed agitation system, uses a gently-rotating agitator inside a bulk bin’s boot to promote first in, first out, mass-flow of feed.

Tobias Eichberg appointed new managing director of DLG’s Exhibitions Department
Tobias Eichberg has taken over as Managing Director of the Exhibitions Department of the DLG (German Agricultural Society) and DLG Service GmbH.
Fact.MR: Modified atmosphere packaging to account for major share of fresh meat packaging

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IPIC: New composting publication offers practical steps for livestock producers
Composting has long been an option for livestock mortality disposal. It generally can be done on farm, requires little equipment and the end product can enhance soil fertility.

Big Dutchman: Always in the picture with WeightCheck
Big Dutchman presents an innovation that uses artificial intelligence in combination with a camera to “weigh” piglets and finishers.

ARM Buildings: Overweight pigs put pressure on ventilation systems
Extra liveweight has raised piggery temperatures, requiring full ventilation capacity.

Big Dutchman: CompoLiner composts farm manure quickly and fully automatically
An innovative system that composts dry poultry excrement, broiler manure or separated pig slurry fully automatically

MSU-led research team receives $1 million grant to build precision livestock farming network
Building a multi-disciplinary livestock farming network is the focus of a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program.
IPIC: Deadline approaches for swine building ventilation workshop preregistration


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NAMI Awards Smithfield Foods for Environmental Achievements
EW GROUP announces the acquisition of Hygiena
IPIC: Swine building ventilation workshops set for March
CPF receives Silver Class distinction in Sustainability Yearbook 2021

WEDA presents innovative solutions at digital EuroTier 2021 in a virtual reality-walk-in showroom
From 9 to 12 February 2021, WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp will take part in the digital EuroTier 2021. The virtual showroom can also be visited on the WEDA website via the Link to the EuroTier exhibition.

Farmex: Sophisticated upgrade for pig alarm system
Safeguard the health and welfare of pigs when alarms are set in controlled-environment buildings.



DLG: Focus on reducing emissions in livestock farming
DLG Spotlight "Emission Control" covers 25 expert events on preventing and reducing emissions in livestock farming - latest and solutions from research and practice - EuroTier digital from 9thFebruary to 12th February, 2021
Iowa State Extension: Mental health first aid programs available virtually

ARM Buildings: Preventing pigs from becoming chilled in winter weather
Famers should take great care to set minimum temperatures correctly when restocking pens after cleaning and disinfection if pigs are not to become chilled during the colder months.

Hysolv Ready reckoner calculates disinfectant needs
Quick-and-easy guidance on the quantities of disinfectant required for different livestock houses.
Vion: Pigs in slaughterhouses better monitored by innovative camera surveillance

CP Foods pursues sustainability through food security and circular economy
The company's strategy calls for more renewable energy consumption, less use of single-use plastics, less food loss and waste, less greenhouse gas emissions and material sourcing from certified suppliers.

