Improving the efficiency of ramp loading for pigs An estimated 1% of all market pigs are affected by transport-related losses. New research looks at the benefits...
Pigs identify voice as part of humans The animals responded differently to human presence when no voice was broadcasted.
Enriched environment beneficial for pigs Pigs in an enriched environment grow faster, have better immunity, and can cope with disappointment.
Straw, stress and sensors in 10th issue of Pig Progress The 10th edition of Pig Progress is available for everyone to read in digital form. We went on-farm to observe a...
On-demand: Webinar on dietary stress at weaning Which strategies exist to overcome dietary stress at weaning? And why is it important to know when to act with...
Genetics may help to measure pig welfare Pig welfare might be improved by using genetic techniques, according to research at the University of...
WEBINAR: The effect of dietary stress at weaning Dietary stress at weaning will be the key topic of an upcoming webinar by Pig Progress and Hamlet Protein.
Herbs and toys enhancing growing pig welfare Environmental enrichment as well as herbal compounds can help reduce stress in growing pigs and thus increase...
Effects of varying floor space on sow behaviour Having sufficient floor space can be an issue with sows – but it all depends on the moment of investigation....
Pig Progress 8: A new look & giving pathogens no chance Check out the latest edition of Pig Progress with its striking new, fresh look and feel. In addition to this,...
Boar taint related to stressful situations for finishers It is possible to reduce the risk for boar taint by taking appropriate measures in the pig house, during...
Oregano in sow diets beneficial for piglets Piglet performance can be improved when the lactation sows are fed with oregano essential oil in the diet. This...
Sow health status impacts piglets’ performance The health status of sows is very important for the health and growth performance of their piglets. This became...
Blood can reveal info about pork quality Exsanguinated pig blood could contain good indicators for the quality of a carcass’ pork after slaughter.
Leg conformation and sow reproduction related Genetic selection for sound leg conformation and locomotion of young pigs also appears to positively influence...
Lallemand discusses oxidative stress on EPP congress Lallemand Animal Nutrition took part in the European Pig Producers (EPP) Annual Congress in Bruges, Belgium,...
All about sows, udders and MMA (part 1) The letters ‘MMA’ sound familiar to many pork producers having sows on-farm. What causes the 3 underlying...
A long list of common stress factors for pigs Stress can have a negative impact on the immunity in pigs – and which type of stress affects them most depends...
Is the pig house too hot in summer? Paint it white! The summer of 2018 was a hot one and it looks like there are more of them to come. Are there easy ways to...
And the winners are… Neonatal piglets The shape of sow legs or that of newborn piglets’ heads, feeding of gestating sows or playing music in the...
More lessons about implantation in sows Last month, our pig management expert turned to a highly important but underestimated topic: implantation of...
The high level zinc oxide ban (II) The European Commission opted for phasing out the usage of high-level zinc oxide. EU farmers have 5 years to...
The high level zinc oxide ban (I) High-level zinc oxide usage in post-weaning piglets is under scrutiny in the European Union. What management...
Stress control in pigs: introduce a rabbit! For the pork producer, the top priorities are growth and feed conversion. But managing a finishing pig operation...
Taking the 'stress' out of weaning The prevalence of E. coli infections after weaning fell dramatically in the UK in the late 1990s, even when PMWS...
Lactating sows and heat stress I believe it is now the right time to discuss ways to increase nutrient intake in lactating sows under heat...
Hormones: Essential to think of when feeding sows As hormones are derived from nutrients, these components should not be forgotten.
Yeast: Impact on digestion and energy use The effect of S. cerevisiae boulardii on fermentation and energy metabolism is of great interest in all types of...
Cooling pads for sows during farrowing and lactation For sows to feel well in the farrowing and lactation house, its best that temperatures do not rise too high....
Stronger piglets with less oxidative stress Oxidative stress is one of the processes happening inside a pig’s gut during and after weaning. Feeding trials...
An easy farrowing enhances piglet health Sometimes, when humans feel bad, early help can help them to perform as usual, which in turn helps them to be...
Feeding can provide but also cost energy In the last episode of this series, a fourth strategy is explored to counteract heat stress. Where earlier...
Getting piglets off to a good start It is a well-known phenomenon that the gastro-intestinal tract of piglets is in development. What to feed the...
Why avoid aggression between pigs? When unfamiliar pigs are grouped together they fight to establish dominance relationships. This natural...
Keep pigs agile to manage the cost-effectiveness of feed Being able to manage all the risks impacting cost-effectiveness of diets is the holy grail of nutrition. But...
Eliminating oxidative stress in pigs caused by DON Due to the wide occurrence of DON in feed cereals and its toxicological effects in animals, the mycotoxin...
"Not all stress is bad" Stress is not necessarily a bad thing for pigs. After all, if a pig feels threatened, hungry or cold, it can...
Colostrum: Key to prevent diarrhoea in suckling pigs It’s an old acquaintance of pig farmers, a very well-known phenomenon: scouring piglets in the farrowing house....
All disease begins in the gut Post-weaning gaps in piglets can easily take 7 to 10 days. Some well-managed farms, however, can contain this to...
Less Salmonella or stress with plant extracts The five-seeded plume poppy is a plant native to China and Japan and it’s also the origin of isoquinoline...
Feed efficient pigs deal better with stress At Iowa State University, ongoing research has focused on selective breeding pigs with low residual feed intake....
Managing aggression in group housed sows One of the greatest challenges with the transition of farms to group housing systems is dealing with...
Video: Responsible livestock farming in US In new YouTube videos released, swine veterinarians Dr. Matthew Turner of North Carolina, United States and Dr....