Validation of the effectiveness of alternative euthanasia techniques for mature swine using a penetrating captive bolt gun and electrocution
Identifying barriers and implementing solutions to practical on-farm pain management during castration
Automated computer vision system for tracking individual pig activity and locomotion in nursery/finisher group housing
Determining the efficacy and safety of differing caliber/ammunition combinations for the humane euthanization and subsequent mass depopulation of market weight pigs.
Modification of a standard dump trailer to meet requirements as a CO2 euthanasia device for market weight or adult swine
Determine effective oral dosing of sodium nitrite for efficient euthanasia of adult swine using oral drench technique