Documentations

Outdoor pigs : technical quality questioned

Pigs raised outdoors are in better physical condition than their indoor counterparts, as illustrated by their lower heart rates.However, they undergo greater stress when handled, especially when being led to…

Collection and traceability of pig blood : emphasis on individual systems

In this study, most firms used a catheter to collect blood. Blood thus obtained complied with the micro-biological criteria set by legislation in 59% of cases. All the results obtained…

Guide des bonnes pratiques hygiéniques : transformation et commercialisation de porcs et de volailles

Transformation et commercialisation de porcs et de volailles Outil pratique et complet pour la connaissance et le respect des règles d’hygiène, à destination des éleveurs et des techniciens. Les connaissances…

I & R: The pig traceability system in the Netherlands

After the outbreak of classical swine plague in 1997, and in response to European Directives, the Netherlands have put in place an I & R system to record and monitor…

Longitudinal study of the microbiological contamination of different sites of liquid feeding systems during 3 periods following cleaning-disinfecting.

A study has been undertaken in two herds in order to investigate the influence of cleaning and disinfecting on the microbiological contamination of the liquid feeding installation, and on its…

Pig farmers processing and marketing their pigs : Review of surveys and technical diagnosis

This review was made between July 2000 and December 2001. It shows the diversity and complexity of pig farms where the pigs produced on the farm are (totally or partially)…

Farming under environmental constraints in France, Denmark, the Netherlands and Spain

Northern European countries are subject to strict regulations concerning farming in general, and these rules set limits for the activities of farmers. Even so, in the Netherlands the reduction of…

Synthèse de quatre essais relatifs au transport de porcs en double équipage d’une durée de 36 heures incluant 9 heures d’arrêt. Incidence de la surface par porc et du système d’alimentation sur le bien-être des porcs. Recommandations pratiques

Le transport longue durée est régi par la directive européenne 91/625/CE. Si la durée de transport est supérieure à 24 h, le transporteur doit décharger, alimenter et laisser se reposer…

36-hour transport - two drivers : Influence of space allowance per pig in the feeding system on animal welfare, Practical recommendations

On leaving the farm, the pigs must be fit for transport. The available surface area per pig will depend on weight and must permit feeding and watering. It is not…

Incidence of feed steam-heating process on performance level of piglets after weaning

Heating process applied to piglet feeds is assessed to prevent or limit chronic diarrhoea of piglets after weaning, but its incidence on performance level remains unknown. A trial involving 725…

Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, copper and zinc in effluent from pigs fattened on slatted flooring or wood litter

This study compared nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in effluent from pigs fattened using two different waste collection methods, slurry runoff and bedding manure. In weight the quantities of slurry produced…

Piétrain or Large-White*Piétrain boars : Comparison of growth, carcass and meat quality performance of porkers fasted for different times

This study shows the close similarity of these two genetic types as regards growth and feeding efficiency.It confirms the significant advantage of animals from Piétrain boars for carcass quality. It…