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Introduction to group lactation pens reduces harmful behaviour in piglets
2019-03-18 13:07:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
New research shows that mixing sows and their litters into group lactation pens after seven days encourages expression of motivated behaviours and reduces harmful manipulative behaviours in piglets.
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Former McDonalds exec pens, The Battle To Do Good
2019-01-16 22:29:00| Beef
Bob Langert, former McDonalds executive, publishes a new book titled, The Battle To Do Good: Inside McDonalds Sustainability Journey, which describes the brands battle to address hot-button issues, including sustainable beef, animal welfare and more.
Scots to develop 200m salmon pens
2018-12-07 16:31:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Aquaculture equipment supply firm Gael Force has secured almost half a million pounds in funding towards a project to develop fish farming pens that can be used in offshore environments
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Disposable Vape Pens Cause Waste Buildup
2018-08-14 17:28:45| Waste Age
The devices are made of multiple components that often go directly to landfill.
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Handling sows in open pens requires thinking differently
2018-03-13 10:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Group sow housing takes a different mindset. When it comes to handling sows not in gestation stalls, the caretakers approach needs to be adjusted.
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