Positive interactions with sows reduce piglet crushing
Aug 13, 2019Jennifer Grullon
Encouraging staff to have more direct involvement with managing and handling sows can have positive impacts on herd welfare and mortality rates, say scientists.
What to do when emotions run high in a disease break
May 03, 2019Jennifer Grullon
Any way you look at it, going through a disease break on a farm is difficult. “The pigs are easy; it’s the people that make things difficult.”
Training staff to spot sick pigs early leads to higher performance, lower mortality
Aug 03, 2018Jennifer Grullon
Pig health is critical for maintaining animal welfare and ensuring a steady supply of safe and affordable pork.
ISU scientists pinpoint indicators of acute pain in neonatal pigs
Oct 25, 2017Jennifer Grullon
Indicators of acute pain in piglets have been identified by researchers from Iowa State University (ISU).
Freedom of choice limits pig aggression
Aug 21, 2017Jennifer Grullon
Designing sow housing that focuses on comfort and allowing pigs to make their own decisions can help minimize stress and aggression in group housing.
Three-step approach for spotting sick sows
May 19, 2017Jennifer Grullon
A three-pronged approach to observing sows can help identify illness, lower mortality and increase productivity, according to a leading vet.
