From the Corral: Auditing pro tips 01.14.2022 By Dr. Temple Grandin With groups of pigs, it is almost impossible to determine if one pig or multiple pigs are squealing. Read More
Humane touch 01.05.2022 By Joel Crews Processors continue to elevate the importance of animal welfare.Read More
Year in Review: Animal disease awareness 12.29.2021 By Erica Shaffer African swine fever, avian influenza and BSE made industry headlines in 2021.Read More
UK faces largest-ever outbreak of bird flu 12.21.2021 By Erica Shaffer More than 60 cases have been confirmed since November, according to the government.Read More
Podcast: Temple Grandin’s perspective on the evolution of animal welfare 12.17.2021 By Joel Crews The livestock handling expert has dedicated her 50-plus year career to increasing awareness and improving the standards at processing plants across the world.Read More
APHIS working on swine antimicrobial study with partners 12.03.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The agency said first results and analysis would be available in 2022.Read More
GAP lists eligible broiler breeds for animal welfare certification 12.01.2021 By Bob Sims Through the Better Chicken project, GAP promises to impact the welfare of food chickens.Read More
Specialty program pros and cons 11.29.2021 By Erica Shaffer Panelists at the NAMI Animal Care and Handling Conference raise issues for producers and processors to consider.Read More
Maple Leaf Foods implements new housing system for pregnant sows 11.17.2021 By Joel Crews The company’s Advanced Open Sow Housing System will replace gestation crates at company-owned facilities by the end of the year. Read More
From the Corral: Refining the framework 11.15.2021 By Dr. Temple Grandin Processors can benefit from adapting the Five Freedoms to real-world operations.Read More
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