Effects of grinding teeth on piglet facial lesions, sow teat lesions and performances
Grinding teeth decreased the teat lesion score on day 21 of lactation but did not influence the mortality rate or litter weight gain.
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The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 kicks off
With more than 2,000 participants from 30 countries, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 progressed successfully in Cali, Colombia, consolidating its position as the leading pig farming event in Latin America.
Precision nutrition and global collaboration shape GSS 2025
The Gestal Swine Summit 2025, organized by Jyga Technologies in Lévis, Quebec, brought together specialists, researchers, and companies from more than 10 countries to discuss nutrition, technology, and swine management strategies. In its second edition, the event reaffirmed its role as a technical and practical forum for promoting efficiency and sustainability on farms.
Cameras to detect and address issues on pig farms
The Chamber of Agriculture of Brittany suggests using cameras to analyze the behavior of our pigs and to correct the factors that limit their performance.
SPACE 2025: Innovation, exchanges, and record attendance
333 participated in SPACE 2025 in Rennes, an international livestock show that broke records and placed innovation at the center of discussions.
The effect of ramped nursery housing on pig behavior during loading and unloading at marketing
Ramp exposure during the nursery phase reduced ramp loading duration at market weight.
Commission launches consultation on EU farm animal welfare rules
Farmers, citizens, businesses, national and regional authorities, NGOs and other interested parties are encouraged to share their views.
Social behaviour in groups of castrated and uncastrated organic fattening male pigs - consequences for the individual
Contact to female groups and higher space allowance were key mitigating factors.
Swine Industry Business Forum Mexico 2025: Vision in action
SIBFM 2025 made it clear that the Mexican pork industry is not only growing but is also becoming more professional, taking firm steps toward a sustainable and competitive future.
Denmark presents EU Presidency priorities on agriculture to Parliament
The Danish Presidency will focus on cutting red tape, promoting the green transition and animal welfare in EU farm policy.
333 Emerging Voices - Impact of nest covers on welfare and performance of temporarily crated sows and their piglets during lactation
This work supports the use of temporary crating as a viable alternative to conventional farrowing crates. Final thesis at the Department of Animal and Food Science of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UAB, Spain, advised by Pol Llonch Obiols.
Effects of stocking density and illuminance in lairage of fattening pigs in different temperatures
Stocking at too-high density at high temperatures and stocking of too-low density at low temperatures affect meat quality and animal welfare.
Access to drinking water and feed to improve welfare
This second article from the WelfarePIGnet project describes practices for improving pig access to feed and drinking water, including the costs of implementing them.
Exploring the effect of play on heart rate variability as a measure of positive emotional states in pigs
Engaging in play increases heart rate variability, with this effect persisting into the period immediately after play.
NFACC celebrates 20 years of leadership in farm animal welfare
This month marks a significant milestone for the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) as it celebrates 20 years of leading farm animal care and welfare in Canada.
Key questions about heat stress: Digestive system
In this installment, we will discover how heat stress affects the digestive tract of pigs.