Pigs

A sow in a group housing facility during lactation in Germany. Photo: Henk Riswick

14-10-2019 | Expert opinion

Optimistic vs pessimistic pigs

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

Photo: Henk Riswick

23-09-2019 | News

A decade of improved performance in Brazil’s pig sector

A Danish sow nursing a large litter. This sow was not part of the survey described in this article. Photo: Henk Riswick

16-09-2019 | Expert opinion

Weaning piglets – is the glass half full or half empty?

Photo: Mark Pasveer

06-09-2019 | Article

Straw or no straw? That’s the question

Thailand s retailer Tesco Lotus wants to move ahead with animal welfare. Photo: Shutterstock

03-09-2019 | News

Thailand: Tesco Lotus bans crate use in packaged pork

The Pig Welfare Symposium has taken on a strong international agenda. Photo: Ronald Hissink

26-08-2019 | Expert opinion

Pig Welfare Symposium: Rounding up the pig people

Trials have shown that supplying sows with an appetite stimulant can improve piglet litter uniformity.

14-08-2019 | Article

Better litter uniformity via sow nutrition