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Keeping an eye on every single finisher pig

In sheep and goat production, the system is already in use. In pig production, however, individual finisher identification has not been commonplace. Until this October – when the first finisher pig house with individual electronic ID was opened. Welcome to a whole new range of opportunities.

The Classens farm is probably the first commercial farm using an individual finisher sorting system. This ‘aerial... read more »

Challenges for organic pig production

Consumers may be showing more interest in organic products but the percentage of farmers that convert to organic production methods is still small. Here, we give an update on organic pig production and the challenges still to be overcome. read more >

International opinions on feeding and housing

Housing advantage for the Americas - Vietnam attentive to feed - Growth promoter ban in Denmark major change. read more >

Developments in feed evaluation systems

Nutritional values of feedstuffs are not static quantities. They vary between varieties, years and regions. They also vary over time, as genetic improvements are made in crop breeding, but also as our quantitative knowledge of pig digestion and metabolism improves. Matching feed to pig requirements has always been the goal of ration formulation, but the level of precision with which we achieve this is always evolving. read more >

Functional fibres a developing science

Fibre has positive effects and influences in the pig diet and the so-called 'functional' fibres are well in the frame. When used in the right way these fibres can help to maximise nutrient absorption and to increase animal health. read more >