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German pig production is currently undergoing a structural and political transition. The sector is under pressure from EU requirements, national regulations and the increasing influence of retailers. Fewer pigs are being produced, while imports of live animals – including from Denmark – are rising, and investments in new housing systems remain uncertain. The presentation provides an overview of the current state of German pig production and maps the political and market conditions affecting the sector.
More is not always better. When adjusting the nutrient composition of feed, it is essential that the pigs have the genetic and physiological potential to utilise it. Based on the Danish Nutrient Recommendations, we focus on how to select the appropriate feeding level for growing pigs, and when it makes sense to adjust levels up or down. The aim is to maximise feed efficiency both biologically and economically.
Structural development in agriculture continues, placing new demands on how farms are operated and owned. Hear how pig producer Carsten Jensen and certified public accountant Henning Hansen have worked with company structures, the considerations behind the corporate conversion, and the opportunities it has created. You will also gain perspectives on when company structures add value – and when other solutions may be more relevant.
Loose-housed sows in farrowing units will become a reality in Denmark towards 2040. How do you design the farrowing pen when considerations must be made for sow, piglets, employees, and economics? We bring together the latest knowledge from Denmark and abroad, while following the considerations pig producer Carsten Kuhr Jensen makes in future-proofing a herd of 2,100 sows through both new construction and renovation of existing farrowing pens.
What does it take to succeed with loose-housed lactating sows? Pig advisor Keld Sommer highlights the key focus areas in the farrowing unit, while pig producer Morten Schelde shares his experience from a newly built farrowing unit that was commissioned in 2024. You will gain concrete insights and practical tips for those who are about to – or already are – working with loose-housed lactating sows.
Outbreaks of African Swine Fever can have severe consequences for Danish pig production. Effective biosecurity is not only about rules – it starts with your own behaviour before and after entering the barn. Get an update on the spread of the disease in Europe and learn which measures are essential to keep infection out of Danish herds.
How do you translate the pig’s needs into concrete actions in the barn – and how do you measure the effect? Based on behaviour, welfare, and measurable indicators across production groups, we take a closer look at the tools that make a difference in everyday management. You will gain concrete examples of how improvements can both be observed in the barn and documented in practice.
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