Welfare implications of non-nutritive visits to an electronic feeder by pregnant gilts
Patterns of non-nutritive electronic sow feeders use can relate to sow welfare status in pregnancy.
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Dew claw lesions and weak pasterns in sows
Dew claw overgrowth and weak pasterns are welfare and economic problems directly linked to lameness, reduced reproductive performance, and premature culling.
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.
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.
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.
Homogeneity problems in the batch
Lack of homogeneity in batches is a major problem in pig production.
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.
Genetic parameters and potential of reducing tail and ear damage in pigs through breeding
Ear and tail damage are heritable traits and are moderately positively correlated.
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.
Latin America accounts for 23% of global agri-food exports and faces the challenge of generating more value, not more hectares
The Director General of IICA warned in Ireland that the main risk for the region is not a decline in production, but rather a failure to adapt in time to global changes.
Mexico has 443 meat processing plants certified under federal standards; pork mainly destined for Japan and USA
The Secretariat of Agriculture highlighted the federal meat certification system as a cornerstone of the country's export competitiveness, with Japan serving as the leading destination for Mexican pork exports.
EuroTier 2026: Spotlight on robotics in livestock farming
Robot-assisted automation is evolving rapidly and opening up new areas of application.
Modeling and predicting water consumption in fattening pigs using autoregressive moving average with external parameters
The autoregressive moving average model with exogenous variables demonstrated strong accuracy in predicting water usage, effectively capturing trends and deviations in water use.
Comparison of diet blending and phase feeding: effects on growth performance, carcass traits, and economic efficiency in finishing pigs
Diet blending may improve feed efficiency without impact on carcass quality in finishing pigs.
The future of profitability in swine production: Part 3 – precision harvesting and the per-kilo profit curve
Learn how to market pigs based on profit, not weight, as the profit optimal point changes with prevailing market conditions.
ECLAC, FAO, IICA, and CAF: Low agricultural productivity hinders development of Latin America
A joint report by four international organizations warns that without sustained state investment and technological innovation, the region will not be able to guarantee its food security.