pig welfare

In Europe enrichment of all kinds of sorts is already applied in Europe, like providing straw. Photo: Ronald Hissink

16-03-2020 | News

US study to focus on enriching pig environment

A pig quite a lot older than those in the trial snoozing away while receiving a gentle handling treatment. Photo: Shutterstock

24-02-2020 | News

Gentle handling does not impact pig performance

Talking about complexity an illustration of (antimicrobial resistant) bacteria. Illustration: Shutterstock

27-01-2020 | Expert opinion

Addressing the complexities in pig production

Russian scientists are working on a feed additive to tackle depression in pigs. Photo: Vladislav Vorotnikov

23-12-2019 | Article

Russia: Solution for depressed pigs

In this farm, stocking density is rather high because pigs have been performing really well. Photo: Henk Riswick

18-12-2019 | Article

How stocking density affects feed intake

The pigs receive sawdust to make sure the pens stay dry. The straw is given as an extra safeguard against tail biting. Photo: Henk Riswick

06-12-2019 | Article

Curly tails, great health and 1kg daily growth

Ropes are chewable, destructible, somewhat edible. Photo: J-Y. Chou

27-11-2019 | Article

What to do when tail biting occurs?

Laia Calderó Puig (left) and Cristina Sanmartín Ruíz vaccinating a piglet against PCV2. Note the yellow light in the vaccination device. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

25-10-2019 | Article

Optimal Pork Production: Combining welfare with traceability

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

14-10-2019 | Expert opinion

Optimistic vs pessimistic pigs

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