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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Rise of intensive pig farms in UK raises alarm over environmental risks
The number of pigs housed in intensive farming units - facilities that house thousands of animals at once - in the United Kingdom has grown by 11% over the past six years , with 268 such farms now capable of holding 1.3 million pigs at any ...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Continuous fall in Belgium's pig, cattle inventories last year
Belgium's pig and cattle inventories continued to decline in 2023, while the country's poultry inventory increased, according to Statbel statistics.
Monday, September 9, 2024
European Commission backs Denmark's scheme that aims to help reduce tail-biting among pigs
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish scheme, with a budget of approximately €20 million (US$22.2 million), to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Philippine hog raiser groups call for expediting ASF vaccination of pigs
Hog raiser groups in the Philippines on September 4 called on the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) to hasten the vaccination of pigs against African swine fever (ASF) to prevent further losses in the swine industry.
Friday, August 30, 2024
PIC highlights better pig genetics as key to sustainable production
Leading global pig genetics company PIC recently highlighted how improving genetics can deliver a major contribution to making pork production more sustainable.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
India pushes promotion of pig rearing in North and Middle Andaman
India's Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services is intensifying efforts to popularise pig rearing in North and Middle Andaman, with a particular focus on improving local livestock farming.
Friday, August 16, 2024
Corn farmers in Pigcawayan, Philippines, to boost productivity with new machinery
Corn farmers in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, Philippines, are set to enhance their productivity with the provision of a PHP 250,000 (US$4,300) corn sheller machine from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Philippine News Agency reported ...
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
New EU livestock rearing emissions directive in force, covers more than 30,000 pig, poultry farms
An updated EU directive on industrial and livestock rearing emissions entered into force on August 4, revising the former Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Great Britain's pig farming margins fell lightly in Q2 2024, producers still see profitability
Pig farming margins in Great Britain slipped back very slightly in the second quarter of 2024, but remained at a relatively healthy average of £15/head (US$19.20), meaning producers, on average, have remained in the black for five succ ...
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Muyuan leads in China's pig slaughtering - with Shuanghui trailing behind
Muyuan, according to its annual report, slaughtered 13.26 million pigs in 2023, surpassing that of Shuanghui.
Monday, August 5, 2024
China's pig producers could see profit in Q3, according to analyst
China's pig prices are finally on the rise as the number of fertile sows declines following a prolonged downturn in the industry, leading a market analyst to believe that the country's pig breeders could make money in the third quarter.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Three pig deaths from ASF reported in Hesse, Germany
A farmer in Hesse, Germany, reported the death of three pigs and the presence of other animals showing signs of African swine fever (ASF) to the state’s veterinary authority in July, according to the Hesse Ministry of Agriculture.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
How the top 20 Chinese pig producers stack up in 2023
The number of pigs produced in China reached 720 million head in 2023, while data from government and private sources estimated it to be 550 million.
Monday, July 29, 2024
Project seeks to produce pig with optimised phosphorus utilisation and higher bone stability
The Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology - together with Swiss company SUISAG, which offers genetics for successful pig farming, and medical technology company PoroUS GmbH - is launching the project, "Improved phosphorus utilizat ...
Monday, July 29, 2024
Report highlights impact made by US pig farmers to country's economy
The United States' National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released a new economic contribution report detailing the significant impact US pig farmers have on the country' agricultural and overall economy.
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