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How betaine affects the gut of weaning piglets


Amino acids to overcome heat stress problems


Heat stress is not only an environmental issue


A look back to World Pork Expo in Des Moines


Sow feeding affects piglet performance


30 MANAGEMENT


With population growth, pig producers will likely aim to maximise output per animal unit and increase animal density. Smart farming emerged from the need to inform farmers frequently and in more detail about health, welfare, and productivity. What is already available and what can be expected?


6 HEAT STRESS


Heat stress is a major constraint on livestock welfare and productivity. Increasing temperatures and more humid conditions could make much of East Africa unsuitable for pig production. Accelerated adaptation in the sector is needed.


18 FARM VISIT


The cooperative Zon- varken (“Sun Pig”), located in the east of the Netherlands, aims to bring circular pig production one step closer. Animal welfare, climate and job satisfaction are the spearheads in this new concept, which aims to grow to 13 closed farms with 50 sows each.


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