The animal, the key to success in breeding
How to improve their well-being
Breeding dairy cows has to take into account the importance of their natural behaviour. Our modern breeding management: housing, milking parlours, feeders… allowed us to
On today’s modern pig farms, weaning of piglets occurs by separating the piglets from the sow at an age of 21 to 35 days. The
Heat stress is a major stress in pig production, especially in the lactating sow. However, studies showing the impact of heat stress on lactating sows
In the previous article on tail docking we addressed the risk factors that increase tail biting, including bad ventilation, boredom, poor health, high stocking densities
The reason why tail docking is still a routine at many pig farms is the consensus that it is still the most effective solution to
Each of us is concerned about “animal welfare” and feels able to judge (without much legitimacy) the conditions in which animals are raised! These issues
Oxidative stress affects both humans and farm animals for relatively similar reasons. A wide range of antioxidant additives are available for humans and for our
Heat stress occurs when an animal is no longer able to eliminate excess body heat naturally. Under these conditions, the risk of acidosis increases. Is
Meat quality depends on several criteria including the level of stress to which the animal has been subjected. How is the “meat quality” of pork
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) provides a definition of animal welfare that is now used as a reference. It is based on the
The animal, the key to success in breeding
