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If the ASF virus in Italy follows the pattern of other outbreaks elsewhere in Europe, it is likely that more positive wild boar will be found around Rome in the coming days. - Photo: Canva

06-05-2022 | News

ASF Italy: Infected wild boar found in outskirts Rome

War and agriculture do not go well together. The effects of the war in Ukraine will be felt in commodity prices. - Photo: Shutterstock

02-05-2022 | Expert opinion

Quarterly update: Global pork market is in a phoney war

Hanging wood (or a branch) off the floor will keep it cleaner and allows more pigs to interact with it. - Photo: Dr Jen-Yun Chou

07-03-2022 | Expert opinion

Who benefits from pig toys?

A wild boar in a forest in Northern Italy. - Photo: Canva

02-03-2022 | News

ASF Italy: Wild boar fences at motorways; death count at 52

Pig prices in Europe have been very low of late. - Photo: Shutterstock

27-10-2021 | News

Low pork prices felt throughout the EU

There is a general sense of optimism in the worldwide swine industry, but there are reasons to be cautious for the road ahead. - Photo: Shutterstock

12-07-2021 | Article

Quarterly update: Pig markets have reasons to be cautious

The European Parliament s vote is likely to affect the practice of farrowing crates in the European Union. - Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie

15-06-2021 | News

European Parliament: No more cages and crates by 2027

Cooling can significantly reduce pen fouling. - Photo: Knut-Håkan Jeppsson

12-05-2021 | Article

Cooling down for more hygiene, less ammonia

When mass gatherings were still allowed: Protesting farmers in the Netherlands against the agricultural policy, October 2019. - Photo: Roel Dijkstra

15-03-2021 | Expert opinion

For pig farmers, there is enough to be angry about

Castration is definitely not one of the most favourite chores on swine farms. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

27-07-2020 | Expert opinion

Wanted: Your experience with pig castration