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Heat stress in pigs

10 December 2013

Pigs are much more sensitive to heat than other animals so during periods of hot weather it is important to look at ways to reduce heat stress.

Weaner pigs in deep litter eco-shelter

Feeding lupins to pigs

28 April 2014

Australian sweet lupins (Lupinus angustifolius L.) are currently utilised as a valuable protein source in pig diets.

Outdoor pork production, sow and weaner grazing on a free range property.

Salt poisoning or water deprivation in pigs

26 February 2014

Salt poisoning or water deprivation in pigs can cause severe health problems, and in some cases it can become fatal.

Sheep drinking at a dam

Managing blue-green algae on farms in Western Australia

2 December 2014

Blue-green algae are a group of algae including Nodularia spumigena, Microcystis aeruginosa and Anabaena circinalis.

Nine pink adult free range pigs standing in various positions on dirt.

Pig genetics

14 January 2014

The genetic potential of pigs can have a major influence on the productivity and profitability of a pig enterprise.

A group of eight pink grower pigs standing in a pen.

On-farm handling of finisher pigs to optimise pork quality

14 January 2014

Pigs encounter humans in varying degrees on farm and at the abattoir. The consequence of pigs being handled negatively before slaughter is a reduction in pork quality.

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