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Computer vision and ethological methods to produce large-scale data on feeding and drinking behaviour in finishing pigs

The current study developed and validated an automatic approach for observation of feeding and drinking behaviour based on 2D video.

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Redesigning pig housing for a sustainable future in South Africa

South Africa’s pig industry is preparing for changes in breeding herd management following the revision of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) welfare code.

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Smart design: How digitization and data are transforming pig farms

Designing with AI is designing to win: The farm of the future is not improvised, it is built as a data ecosystem from the ground up to transform every sensor into profitability and animal welfare.

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Hyperspectral imaging and predictive microbiology for the non-invasive evaluation of the growth probability of Staphylococcus aureus in sliced dry-cured ham

Hyperspectral imaging can provide the water activity (aw) chemical image of sliced dry-cured ham.

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Precision livestock farming technologies in swine intensive production

Precision livestock farming represents a promising approach for optimizing swine production, but broader adoption requires cost-effective solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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EU authorises new stunning methods for pigs

The European Commission authorises non-penetrative captive bolt stunning for piglets and high-expansion nitrogen foam for pigs weighing 15–41 kg.

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EU sets direction for the livestock sector and a self-sufficient protein system

The Strategy sets out actions to help livestock farmers address economic, environmental and market challenges.

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Precision feeding and decision support systems to improve growth uniformity in finishing pigs

Can precision feeding reduce growth differences in pigs?

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Swine production in the United States (II): Producing more with less - strategies in intensive production

We'll tell you about the Tosh Group's strategy for intensive pig production: use of technology, rigorous biosecurity, efficient nutrition, and high performance with few personnel.

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The core Local Organizing Committee, composed primarily of faculty members from the Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh City, ready ahead of the opening ceremony of the congress.

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IPVS 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City: A landmark congress for global pig health and sustainable production

The 28th International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress, held from 16–19 June 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, concluded successfully, bringing together the global swine community for one of the largest scientific gatherings ever organized in the field of pig health and production.

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WiseLake launches PigOS, a free AI-assisted early-warning platform for pig farms

Built on 27 years of PigPlan experience, PigOS flags loss risks the moment a record is entered — reading every metric against country-level KPI reference ranges, in six languages.

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The Dominican Republic will host IICA's Regional Agribusiness Hub for Central America and the Caribbean

The Dominican Ministry of Agriculture and the Inter-American organization agreed to create a regional cooperation platform that will promote innovation, investment, and agricultural trade in the SICA and CARICOM countries.

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NDSU celebrated opening of enhanced swine research facility, advancing livestock innovation and education

North Dakota State University celebrated the completion and opening of its enhanced swine research facility this summer, marking a significant investment in livestock research, education and industry collaboration across the state.

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