Stress from the animal’s side

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

Stress, oxidative stress, heat stress, the word stress is a catch-all and it is sometimes difficult to know what we really mean when we use