News and Events
Part 2: Greenhouse gases produced in pig rearing
18 August 2020
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- When excluding feed production, manure produces the most greenhouse gases in the process of pig rearing.
- Housing has a significant impact on nitrous oxide and ammonia emissions, with slatted...
Part 1: Greenhouse gases produced in pig rearing
17 August 2020
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The environmental impact of livestock production is currently under intense scrutiny, often with a focus on ruminants but it is important to consider the contribution of monogastric animals too...
Robotic milking and cattle welfare
5 August 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Robotic milking systems are becoming ever more common within the UK and globally
- Whilst production and economic gains are a key reason for robotic milking system uptake, farmers should...