Piglets

US system uses sensors to reduce crushed piglets. Photo: Matthew Rooda

18-10-2017 | News

US system uses sensors to reduce crushed piglets

A mixed litter on a farm in the Netherlands. Photo: Peter Roek

09-10-2017 | Expert opinion

Mixing weaners without tears

EU pig space allowance may fall short in reality

09-10-2017 | News

EU pig space allowance may fall short in reality

Tail docking using cauterisation. Photo: Ronald Hissink

06-10-2017 | News

Does tail docking hurt for piglets? The search continues

Researchers at Iowa State University did 4 studies focused on pharmacokinetics. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

02-10-2017 | News

US study: How do antibiotics move through a pig?

Growing legumes could be an alternative for soybeans. Photo: Jan Sibon

25-09-2017 | Expert opinion

Exploring alternative pig feed ingredients

Finisher pigs on straw during a trial in Denmark. Photo: Mona Lilian Vestbjerg Larsen

13-09-2017 | Article

How can enrichment help to reduce tail docking?

Why do pigs prefer certain nutrients? Photo: Ton van de Meulenhof

11-09-2017 | News

Why do pigs prefer certain nutrients?

Adding straw to a pen formed part of a positive experience for the trials pigs. This picture was not taken during the research. Photo: Henk Riswick

04-09-2017 | News

Emotional events impact both pigs as well as pen mates

Piglet with an intact tail. Photo: Henk Riswick

17-07-2017 | News

Corrected: Pigs feel neuropathic pain due to tail mutilation

Sows & Boars

05-08 | Article

Tips and tricks to ensure good welfare for both sows and piglets

Adaptive farrowing: “Extremely costly” for UK producers

24-04 | Partner

Heat stress in sows: how to cope with it?

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