http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation RSS Feed for Gestation en-us Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:08:33 GMT http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/Pork-producers-reaffirm-choice-on-sow-housing-197838691.html At the National Pork Industry Forum last week, pork producers approved a resolution reaffirming the industry's position that producers should be able to select a sow housing system. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/Heavier-pigs-at-birth-may-result-in-greater-productivity-187726601.html When it comes to litters, size matters. Larger numbers of pigs per litter have a direct correlation with an operation’s total pigs marketed; however, for these pigs to meet their full potential, adequate birth weights are necessary. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/New-measures-in-assessing-sow-lameness-182847951.html The ability to identify the risk factors affecting sow welfare and longevity in the herd becomes increasingly important for animal well-being, and economic viability, especially in transitioning to group housing for gestating sows. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/AASV-Board-amends-sow-housing-position-statement---181864711.html At the request of the leadership of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), the Pig Welfare Committee reviewed the association’s position on pregnant sow housing approved in July 2002 and adopted a revised statement. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/Metz-Culinary-Management-sets-a-2017-gestation-stall-free-target-177736691.html Metz Culinary Management, a provider of dining management services, primarily in the Northeastern United States, says it will work with its pork suppliers to eliminate gestation-sow stalls by 2017. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/Target-places-a-bulls-eye-on-gestation-stalls-176982161.html With its iconic bulls-eye trademark, Target is making its mark on the gestation-sow stall issue. The nation’s second-largest discount retailer wants its pork suppliers to eliminate the gestation-stall housing system from its supply chain by 2022. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/EU-faces-pork-price-shock-wave-176825471.html With a ban on gestation-sow stalls set to become law on Jan. 1, EU hog producers are warning that pork prices will rise significantly as the production mandate is expected to force many farmers out of business. Meanwhile, U.S. pork producers face growing domestic pressure from restaurant and grocery chains that are demanding elimination of gestation-sow stalls. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/Carnival-Cruise-wants-sows-out-of-stalls-176507271.html Carnival Corp.—the cruise-ship folks—announced plans to eliminate gestation-sow stalls from its pork supply chain. The announcement was released by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and its website reported that Carnival Corp. has set a 10-year deadline for suppliers to complete the transition away from gestation-sow-stall housing. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/Expanding-pork-productions-insights-and-realities---176196951.html Last week’s release of “A Pig’s Tale” by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has drawn significant attention. The four-minute animated video is directed at children, parents and educators. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) offers some perspective on the realities of pork production today. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/gestation/Video-provides-an-accurate-look-at-pig-care-175713111.html U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) has stepped up not just to meet the challenge presented by the animated film “A Pig's Tale,” but to provide a real-world look at activities on a modern hog farm. USFRA released a nearly four-minute video-- “An accurate portrayal of today’s pig care”.