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Thursday, June 5, 2025
Major pig producers in China aim for higher pig numbers, expanding industry consolidation
China's pig farming industry is undergoing rapid consolidation, with large-scale producers increasingly dominating the market.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Philippines spending more than US$8.28 million to bring in close to 3,000 gilts for pig repopulation
The Philipppine government is spending over ₱460 million (US$8.28 million) to import nearly 3,000 gilts as part of its efforts to repopulate the domestic pig population decimated by African swine fever (ASF) and boost pork supply.
Friday, May 9, 2025
US FDA permits sale of gene-edited pigs in US
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved commercial sale of gene-edited pigs in the United States, offering a breakthrough in disease-resistant livestock following UK breakthrough.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Food producer Zito opens automated pig farm in Osijek, Croatia, with US$8 million investment
Croatian food producer Zito Group has opened a new fully-automated pig farm in Osijek, Croatia, following an investment of almost €7 million ($8 million), it said on April 30.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccines for pigs yet to get Australia's approval
Australia's $6 billion pork industry has been waiting for a vaccine against the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) for three years since its outbreak.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Malaysia's food industry ministry urges pig farmers to tap into modern technology to mitigate risk of diseases
Malaysia's Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development is advocating for pig farmers to adopt the latest technology to reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
China's pig industry rebounds: Profits surge in 2024
In January 2025, most listed pig companies in China that released their 2024 preliminary performance reports recorded significant increases in profits, recovering from deficits in recent years.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Researchers in Germany uncover how ASF virus evades pig immune system
Researchers at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute and the University of Greifswald in Germany have gained new insights into how the African swine fever (ASF) virus infiltrates the immune system of infected pigs.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Proportion of pig herds in Denmark with negative PRRS health status rose to 68% in January this year
The proportion of pig herds in Denmark with negative porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) health status has increased to 68% in January 2025, according to a report.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Pig farms in Queensland, Australia, struck by Japanese encephalitis virus
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected at two pig farms in Queensland, Australia.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Tesco relaunches company's Sustainable Pig Group
Tesco has relaunched and expanded its Tesco Sustainable Pig Group (TSPG), with a new cost of production and market price-pricing mechanism to deliver long-term stability for producers.
Monday, January 13, 2025
UK could end ban on using animal remains in feed for chickens and pigs
UK ministers may lift a ban introduced during the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) crisis on the use of animal remains in feed for farmed chickens and pigs over fears that foreign producers are undercutting British farmers.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
UK pig industry campaign to encourage public to consume more British-produced pork
A new UK pig sector campaign will launch in February with an aim to inspire the public to incorporate more British-produced pork into their meals.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Industry players attend launch of voluntary organisation Vietnam Pig Operation
More than 50 scientists, managers, businessmen, and manufacturers attended the launching event of Vietnam Pig Operation (VPO) in Vietnam, marking a turning point in promoting the sustainable development of the domestic pig industry.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
46% of UK indoor pig producers may leave business due to required transition to flexible farrowing crates, survey found
A survey of members of the United Kingdom's National Pig Association (NPA) has found that nearly half of UK indoor pig producers who took part would be forced to quit the industry if a transition to flexible farrowing crates was pushed thro ...

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