Tag Archive: AASV, animal welfare, boar castration, immunocastration, Pig care, Sherry Webb, sow crates, tail docking
Animal welfare key to pork producers’ continuous improvement
Feb 27, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Animal welfare key to pork producers’ continuous improvement
Animal well-being is not a new concept and has long been a priority on hog farms. “It’s one of the ethical principles within the industry’s We Care initiative,” said Sherry Webb,...‘One Health’ approach needed to balance antibiotic usage, animal welfare
Feb 27, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘One Health’ approach needed to balance antibiotic usage, animal welfare
When it comes to responsible antibiotic management, there are wide-ranging views and interpretations on usage, impact, future direction and even terminology.Pig care: If there’s something off, don’t try to ‘look him well’
Dec 07, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pig care: If there’s something off, don’t try to ‘look him well’
Watching pigs may not be glamorous or stimulating, but it’s a responsibility that Bob Blomme, DVM, takes very seriously.Piglet pain control during castration still needs answers
May 17, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Piglet pain control during castration still needs answers
Castrating male piglets to prevent boar taint at market age is a common occurrence on US hog farms. However, as consumer interest in on-farm practices and animal welfare grows, producers will need...