pig health

The trial was done with young piglets that had been vaccinated at 3-5 days of age. The litter in the picture was not involved. - Photo: Bert Jansen

12-03-2021 | News

Minimal transmission of live flu vaccine for piglets

Robust animals, by definition, are less affected by a disease challenge, and therefore, require fewer antibiotics. - Photo: Topigs Norsvin

17-02-2021 | Article

Breeding for robustness as the way forward

Depopulation can happen for many reasons African Swine Fever for instance, like on this farm in Lithuania. -Photo: Vincent ter Beek

15-02-2021 | Expert opinion

Mass depopulation on pig farms, what does science say?

Finisher pigs may be helped by the use of trace minerals. - Foto: Mark Pasveer

12-02-2021 | Article

Tackling ileitis by boosting immunity

Aerial view of the Swine Research Centre, where the new unit is highlighted. - Photo: Trouw Nutrition

22-01-2021 | News

Climate trial unit for Trouw swine research centre

The Korpikarju farm currently has 150 wild boar at an area of 2 hectares. - Photo: Matti Turtiainen

08-01-2021 | Article

Farming wild boar in times of ASF

Artist s impression of red blood cells. - Illustration: Dreamstime

31-12-2020 | News

Fermented rapeseed meal impacts pig blood values

Working with edible antibody therapeutics could be a novel way of preventing E. coli related problems. - Photo: Henk Riswick

26-12-2020 | News

Research project targets E. coli infection in pigs

ASF Poland: Virus moves north into West Pomerania province

23-12-2020 | News

ASF Poland: Virus moves north into West Pomerania province