Loose house farrowing systems – where do we start? From an animal welfare standpoint, much focus has been placed on assessing how the sow’s environment during...
The problem of protecting swine farmers through legislation In the United States, so-called ‘ag-gag laws’ are the cause of controversy. Although intended to protect pig...
Donald Trump and animal welfare By the end of the week, the United States will have a new president. As Donald Trump is getting ready to take...
Lameness issues among the sow population On-farm lameness is a recognised concern across the livestock industry with significant economic implications....
Tail docking: The final cut? Tail docking is applied to young piglets to avoid a potential problem later of tail biting. However, should the...
Managing aggression in group housed sows One of the greatest challenges with the transition of farms to group housing systems is dealing with...
Sow housing conference: An educational experience Honesty, transparency and understanding – those were the key words used when describing the outcome of the first...
Better auditing for the US pork industry Animal welfare has been the heart of a new US system for credible on-farm verification. First audits are in...
Promising ideas, but where are the swine producers? During the recent International Conference on Pig Welfare in Denmark, a position paper addressing the ways...
Care of the compromised piglet Piglets can represent one of the most vulnerable populations on a swine farm for several reasons. Although...