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A ban on faowing pens has a major impact on pig farming. Photo: Henk Riswick

06-06-2023 | News

Copa Cogeca: ban on farrowing pens leads to significant decline of pig sector

The German state of Brandenburg built a fence over 1,000 kilometers to stop wild boar from Poland coming in, and to prevent boar from an infected area from moving. Photo: Kees van Dooren

06-06-2023 | News

ASF Germany: Brandenburg asks for restriction zones to be lifted

Trends livestock production

05-06-2023 | Expert opinion

12 Trends in livestock production and meat consumption

salmonella

02-06-2023 | Article

Evaluating Salmonella status on pig farms using sock and environmental swabs

pork North-America

02-06-2023 | News

Pork consumption and market in North America are volatile and worrying

Wrapping up May: What’s new in the world of pigs?

31-05-2023 | News

Wrapping up May: What’s new in the world of pigs?

particulate

31-05-2023 | News

Engineers develop new particulate measurement technology for pig barns

ASF Philippines

31-05-2023 | News

ASF Philippines: Trials show safety and efficacy of Avac vaccine

flavour supplementation

29-05-2023 | Article

Flavour supplementation improves piglet performance and sensory imprinting

The ASF virus was notified in 8 EU countries in pigs and 11 EU countries in wild boar. Photo: wirestock

26-05-2023 | News

ASF EU: Cases declined in pigs and wild boar in 2022

feed portions

26-05-2023 | News

Small and frequent portions of feed improve pig performance

antibiotics pigs

26-05-2023 | Article

Recording antibiotic use at an individual pig level

Olymel

24-05-2023 | News

Olymel closes major pig processing plant in Quebec

Feeder space did not significantly affect live weight, daily gain, or feed intake. However, pigs in double-spaced feeder pens exhibited a better feed conversion ratio. Photo: Peter Roek

24-05-2023 | Article

Double-spaced feeders show promise in reducing aggressive pig behaviour