Anyone involved in pig breeding and/or farming understands that there can be a need to use antimicrobials (also referred to as antibiotics) in order to address outbreaks of disease. However, RUMA (Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance) indicates in its “Responsible use of antimicrobials in pig production” that a farmer’s goal should always be […]
The majority of pig farms feature indoor facilities where pigs will be bred and raised at various stages of life. Unfortunately, this leaves most pigs vulnerable to injury or death in the event their farm building experiences a fire of any kind. In fact, many such buildings are extremely combustible, and fires in a pig […]
Anyone involved in pig breeding and/or pig farming understands that the European Commission created a working group in 2010 (which met three times) to discuss and address the issue of pig castration. Their goals were many, but among the first of them was to agree to use analgesia and/or anaesthesia when performing surgical castrations (purely […]
If you want to know as much as possible about the current status of the pig farming industry throughout the EU, in addition to the directions it might be heading, it would be wisest to speak with those already working successfully within the industry. Naturally, just who you ask for details about improving processes or […]
Those involved in modern pig farming already know that it is a complex industry, with many variables that affect the success or failure of any farm. One of the most important points is the farm buildings; their design, placement and array of amenities, that all make a difference. From the positioning of a pig house […]
A key component of pig breeding is parturition, which is also part of the farrowing process. A skilled pig farmer has a lot to know about this issue, and it can include recognizing the signs of when farrowing is beginning and when a sow is experiencing any sort of problem. Of course, pig breeding also […]
Those who follow trends in pig farming already know the growing amount of interest in premium housing and feeding systems. They also know how this interest has resulted in pig farm products that help a farm of any size to yield larger groups of animals and more streamlined operations. Pig Feeding Systems Setting the issue […]
Let’s take a closer look at the IDS Pig Unit Process Pig farmers are well aware of a few key facts. Firstly is that their pigs need unique environments during different stages of life. These environments require certain temperatures, spatial allowances, and protection from harsh conditions, predators or pests and contaminants that might lead to […]
The IDS Guide to Choosing Pig Housing In this brief guide to choosing pig housing, we are not going to consider the basics that any pig farmer already knows. Rather, we are going to look at some considerations, factors and even the idea of emerging technologies that should all play a role in the decisions […]
All you need to know about breeding piglets in IDS Housing Units Breeding piglets is not as simple as successfully farrowing and then getting the sow and piglets on track. There are so many issues and simple matters can easily get in the way of success. Difficulties keeping conditions as sterile or tidy as possible […]