Finishers

Finisher pigs on a farm in the United States. - Photo: Vincent ter Beek

15-07-2020 | News

How to slow pig growth due to Covid-19?

Germany s largest slaughterhouse, owned by Tönnies, in Rheda-Wiedenbrück. - Photo: Hans Prinsen

24-06-2020 | News

Covid-19: German meatpackers improve hiring procedures

Finishing pigs are being released for slaughter at a slaughterhouse. - Photo: Atelier 68

24-06-2020 | News

EFSA addresses welfare issues at pig slaughter

Finisher pigs being loaded for transport to the slaughterhouse. - Photo: Ronald Hissink

08-06-2020 | Expert opinion

Comparing contracts for finisher pigs

Finisher pigs packed together. Unfortunately a familiar sight these days in North America. - Photo: Vincent ter Beek

04-05-2020 | Expert opinion

How to deal with finisher pigs in overstocked pens?

The 3 compound feed mixtures and the control mixture (left), in which clover grass protein constitutes an increasing part of feed raw protein.

27-02-2020 | News

Pigs thrive on protein from clover grass

The pig that was saved by the action group, as posted on social media. Photo: Meat the Victims

20-01-2020 | News

NI pig farm under scrutiny after activist visit

Finisher pigs on their way to the slaughterhouse. Photo: Atelier 68

06-01-2020 | Expert opinion

What feeding strategy to follow for finishing pigs?

Another example how to improve manure collection by creating pig toilets . Photo: Bert Jansen

04-11-2019 | News

Lower emissions when pig manure is removed more often

The increase in fat deposition in pigs fed at night can be explained through lower heat production.

14-10-2019 | News

Fat deposition in pigs up due to night feeding

Processing

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