The increase in egg production facilities in cage-free systems has motivated the use of nesting boxes and this presents some handicaps. – Laying eggs outside the nest boxes – Eggs…
Macro farms: situation of intensive farms, and animal abuse?
The concept of “macrofarms” that has become so popular lately as a result of the statements of the Spanish Minister of Consumption, is not an existing livestock model as such,…
Avian Influenza outbreaks: the new epidemic of the poultry sector
Avian Influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects both wild and domestic birds. Commonly known as bird flu, it is present all over the world and has…
Pork sector, golden years of exportation and current situation.
The Spanish pork sector has had three golden years, with 15 billions in revenue: 5 comes from exports. In this sphere, it is behind only the US and Germany in total…
A new life for eggshells
The poultry sector has devoted great efforts to optimizing the quality of the shell, both in eggs intended for incubation and in eggs intended for human consumption. Once the eggshell…
IRTA launches the Animal Welfare Certification Plan “based on Welfare Quality”
The certification is based on the Welfare Quality protocols, which involve a rigorous audit of animal welfare by observing the animals and their environment, as well as checking compliance with…
Key points for optimal density of broiler chickens
At the time of reception of the chicks on the Farm, the density is a critical factor to consider. What are the points to take into account? Excessive density in…
Successful results of the Hoya de Huesca Pig Regional Alert Network
Porcicultores oscenses cooperan para la erradicación de las infecciones en las explotaciones
TIGSA participates in the Dairy Livestock & Poultry Expo Africa 2017
TIGSA will attend the Dairy Livestock & Poultry Expo Africa 2017 which will take place from June 14-16 at the Kenyatta International Convention Center, Nairobi, Kenya. A first-level sectoral framework for the…
TIGSA participes in the Zaragoza trade fair FIGAN 2017
TIGSA will attend the International Animal Production Fair (FIGAN 2017) in March, which will take place from March 28 to 31 in Zaragoza (Spain). A first-level sectoral framework for the…
