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Accuracy and control over rations is why Harper Adams' pig unit decided to invest in computer-controlled feeding. <em>Photo Stuart Lumb</em>

17-03-2016 | News

Computerised pig feeding trials: accuracy is key

Photo: Christoph Mülling

09-03-2016 | Article

Pig claws  via high-speed X-ray cameras

Wens Group s new sow complex, China

02-03-2016 | Photoreport

Wens Group’s new sow complex, China

Outside shot of Balusson Farm. The 1,900 sow facility is performing very well for a farm of this size in France. [Photo: Stuart Lumb]

24-02-2016 | Article

Algae: Reducing antibiotic use in pig production

Especially for pigs hot climatic conditions are detrimental. <em>Photo Shutterstock

18-02-2016 | Article

How to overcome heat stress in pigs

Photo: Osborne Industries

16-02-2016 | Photoreport

2 tips to create the right farrowing environment

Dealing with PED virus

08-02-2016 | Expert opinion

New technical terms (I): Epigenetics

Fatty acids the new frontier in pig nutrition

01-02-2016 | Article

Fatty acids – the new frontier in pig nutrition

A weaned piglet eating at a trough. The pig in the picture is not related to the research. [Photo: Hans Prinsen]

28-01-2016 | Article

Are antibiotics needed in high health situations?

Adding a alpha-mono-laurin-based additive to the sow diet 1-2 weeks before farrowing and to the lactation feed improves health in both the sow and the piglets. [Photo: Ton Kastermans]

25-01-2016 | Article

Alpha-monolaurin: A powerful feed additive