pigs

A finisher pig at a trough in a farm in Italy that is actively working on achieving a higher immunity status for its pigs. Photo: Henk Riswick

23-09-2019 | Expert opinion

Immunity: What can pig farmers do themselves?

The antibacterial effect of the bile content in pigs can be related to the copper levels in the liver. Photo: Shutterstock

28-08-2019 | Article

The copper recycling pathway through bile

Photo: Vincent ter Beek

23-08-2019 | News

AveSui profits from ASF and EuroTier

Weaning done differently: the sows are moved out, but not the piglets. Photo: Bert Jansen

19-08-2019 | Expert opinion

One more note on the Zero Zinc Summit…

Treating the manure lagoon: it is needed to cover all farm territory with powder disinfectant 25% dry bleach. Photo: Gustavo Lopez

16-08-2019 | Article

ASF on-farm? Back on track in 18 steps – part 2

Myanmar is the 4th country in South East Asia to confirm ASF, after Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Illustration: Shutterstock

15-08-2019 | News

ASF confirmed in Myanmar; virus hops into Siberia

It remains to be seen if this is an ideal way to transport pig semen... Photo: Shutterstock

14-08-2019 | News

Jail sentences for importing pig semen in shampoo bottles

After the burning and burial of the pigs, the pit should be covered with dirt and a layer of dry bleach applied to the surface. Photo: Gustavo Lopez

14-08-2019 | Article

ASF on-farm? Back on track in 18 steps – Part 1

Pig Progress 6: Manure, methionine and mechanical vectors

12-08-2019 | News

Pig Progress 6: Manure, methionine and mechanical vectors

A backyard farm is being disinfected to avoid further spread of ASF. Photo: Dr Iwona Markowska-Daniel

12-08-2019 | News

African Swine Fever confirmed in Serbia