finishers

Feeding live larvae is a source of distraction for the pigs. Photos: Top Agrar

04-02 | Article

Farm visit: Growing pigs as well as larvae on the same farm

feeding stations

26-11-2025 | Article

Farm visit: More homogeneous pigs with automatic feeding stations

Optimal stocking density can vary from farm to farm. Photo: Bert Jansen

18-08-2025 | Expert opinion

Potential welfare and production consequences of overstocking finisher pigs

grower pigs groups

19-06-2025 | Article

Farm visit: Grower pigs thrive in large groups

Gernany pig

21-10-2024 | Article

Germany’s pig industry: More welfare, shrinking finisher numbers

105 swine experts from 26 different countries listened to 20 key opinion leaders sharing their views in Berlin. And yes, that did include nutritionists, veterinarians and geneticists. Photos: Vincent ter Beek

27-05-2024 | Article

Review: Health and nutrition become one in finisher pigs

Grower pigs in a facility for Parma ham production, located in Modena province, Italy. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

01-03-2024 | Article

Lavender oil aromatherapy for Parma ham finishers

Long tails

23-08-2023 | News

‘Compensation per long-tail finishing pig should be € 10-€ 31’