Wrapping up September: What’s new in the world of pigs? Major pig business news in September came from Adisseo. Read all about it in the business update.
Brazilian pork exports until August grow 44.3% The most important reason for the increase is the impact of ASF on the Chinese pig supply.
ASF Germany: Fight is intensified; 32 boar found infected So far, the virus has been established in carcasses of wild boar in 2 border districts.
Helping piglets to adapt faster after weaning How can a piglet’s gut be helped to perform its new role better after weaning?
Five years of experience at Flemish trial farm 5 years ago, the Flemish Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food started its own pig farm.
Robot feeds pigs while playing classical music A feeding robot has been developed in Brazil, playing classical music for pigs.
ASF Germany: Markets upside down, 13 cases found African Swine Fever has been around in Germany’s wild boar population for a week now, and as a result, prices...
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African Swine Fever The latest updates on the recent ASF outbreaks in Belgium and China, prevention, previous outbreaks and more.
Check out our specials section Our special focus section covers the most trending topics in international livestock farming.
The future of pig production: Welcome to the Green Deal Antibiotics, zinc oxide, consumer and retailer demands, African Swine Fever… As if there weren’t enough...
Pig farms and the winds of change Although Covid-19 has not affected pigs directly, the effects of the human virus are having a profound effect on...
Wanted: Your experience with pig castration Health and welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia is looking for your experiences with piglet castration.
Influenza in Chinese pigs – fake news or not? A news item on H1N1 with ‘pandemic potential’ hit the news some time ago. Why did we publish it?
Weaning Special Weaning is a time of many changes for young piglets. So what can be done to make weaning a smooth process?