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Infographics: Enhancing the value of immunocastration for 144 kg pigs
One of the winners of the ‘Avoiding Pain in Castration (APC)’ category was this set of good practices.
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Within the topic "Pigs with undocked tails", we introduce one of the selected Best Practices: More and changing rooting material.
This approach monitors pigs for early signs of tail biting and responds by providing additional and varied rooting materials like straw or beet pellets. By encouraging natural exploratory behaviours, this practice helps prevent tail biting outbreaks and improves overall animal welfare.
Watch the videopill now and discover how such a small change can make a big difference!
This approach monitors pigs for early signs of tail biting and responds by providing additional and varied rooting materials like straw or beet pellets. By encouraging natural exploratory behaviours, this practice helps prevent tail biting outbreaks and improves overall animal welfare.
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08-12月-2025lynda-smitIt should be obvious to anyone with half a brain that the closer we get to natural rearing practices, the less we have to witness unnatural tail biting practices.
Infographics: Easy Access Creep
This is the first in a series of infographics that we have prepared to provide a clearer explanation of the first-round winners.
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Infographics: Happy tail
One of the winners of the ‘Pigs with undocked tails’ category was this set of good practices covering different aspects of animal management that allow tail docking to be avoided.
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We continue sharing the selected Best Practices from Round 1 of the WelFarmers project!
This time, we spotlight the practice “Solid flooring with extra space for finishers” under the topic Space allowance and flooring. The farm introduces solid floors, increased space allowance, and active slurry removal systems to reduce emissions and improve pig welfare. A functional, low-emission design that enhances comfort, reduces aggression, and supports pigs with long tails.
Discover more from Tomas Ryan in the full videopill!
This time, we spotlight the practice “Solid flooring with extra space for finishers” under the topic Space allowance and flooring. The farm introduces solid floors, increased space allowance, and active slurry removal systems to reduce emissions and improve pig welfare. A functional, low-emission design that enhances comfort, reduces aggression, and supports pigs with long tails.
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Yesterday, November 19, 2025, WelFarmers was present at the EPP - European Pig Producer meeting in Dublin!Our collaborator Neil Joseph Tirchett presented the WelFarmers project, focusing on the winning Good Practices from Round 1 and encouraging all EPP members to spread the word in their countries and networks.
Thank you for this opportunity!
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As part of the ‘Ban of cages’ topic, this new video presents a good practice implemented on Krannestrup farm in Denmark.
Since 2013, the farm has adopted a temporary confinement system during the first days after farrowing to reduce piglet mortality and improve working conditions. The method involves limiting the sow’s ability to turn by adjusting the front of the creep area — without resorting to permanent confinement.
Watch the videopill on YouTube now!
Since 2013, the farm has adopted a temporary confinement system during the first days after farrowing to reduce piglet mortality and improve working conditions. The method involves limiting the sow’s ability to turn by adjusting the front of the creep area — without resorting to permanent confinement.
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As part of the “Ban of cages” topic, we present the good practice MamaGuide, developed by a Danish farmer who has been managing loose lactating sows since 2007.
MamaGuide is a floor-mounted pen device that prevents sows from rolling, significantly reducing the risk of piglet crushing — one of the main challenges in loose housing systems. It can be installed in both new and existing pens, regardless of the manufacturer.
Watch the video on YouTube now!
MamaGuide is a floor-mounted pen device that prevents sows from rolling, significantly reducing the risk of piglet crushing — one of the main challenges in loose housing systems. It can be installed in both new and existing pens, regardless of the manufacturer.
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Top 5 best practices for space allowance and flooring
The experts in this thematic group selected these five best practices from the initial list of 22 candidates.
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