Articles - Facilities and equipment

Do we know how to interpret what our pigs are telling us? Observations in the farrowing room

The relatively short but very intense lactation period is undoubtedly a key phase in pig production for both sows and piglets. The fragility of the piglets and the significant demands that sows face at this stage make early detection of problems essential. Do we understand what the animals are telling us?

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Flies, an organism to keep under control

Fly control should not be limited to the summer months, as it plays a significant role in disease transmission and the well-being of people and animals.

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The key causes of lameness in sows

Understanding potential causes of lameness can help reduce the levels of lameness in the breeding herd and thus improve farm productivity and sow welfare.

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Tip: How to build a piglet loading ramp

This is how to assemble an "emergency" ramp using the insulation panels left over from the construction of the nursery.

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Why does good cleaning and disinfection matter on pig units?

To many pig producers cleaning and disinfection is a chore they view as an expensive tedious burden.

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Dimension and design of the farrowing unit

The Danish pig producers’ research organisation has tested a number of different designs. They recommend pen dimensions of 2.7x1.8 m to accommodate modern prolific breeds.

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Figure 5. Carcass disposal containers with differentiated access for depositing carcasses and collecting carcasses. Photo courtesy of Joan Wennberg.

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Ideal biosecurity for pig farms (2/2)

Preventing the entry and spread of diseases should be an objective on any swine farm, so adequately designing biosecurity aspects is key. In this article, we continue to discuss biosecurity measures with two experts: Lara Ruiz and José Casanovas.

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