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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Sustainably-sourced soy key to UK pork production, says pig industry official
The United Kingdom's pig sector is constantly exploring alternative protein sources, but sustainably-sourced soy remains essential to pork production, National Pig Association (NPA) chief executive Lizzie Wilson told the BBC Farming Today p ...
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Pig association concerned about UK's preparedness for potential ASF outbreak
The National Pig Association (NPA) has raised concerns in the UK Parliament over the United Kingdom's lack of preparedness for an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in terms of the impact on the vital pork export market.
Monday, June 19, 2023
UK pig industry past target to cut antibiotic use
The United Kingdom's pig industry has surpassed a 30% reduction target in total antibiotic use set by the RUMA Targets Task Force for the period of 2020-2024.
Monday, June 19, 2023
France's 2022 pig production dropped 2.2%
With 23.2 million head in 2022, France's pig production contracted by 2.2% year-on-year, twice as much as it did in 2021 (-1.0%).
Monday, June 12, 2023
Barangays in Negros Occidental, Philippines municipality under lockdown following pig deaths
The mayor of Hinigaran, a municipality in Negros Occidental, the Philippines, has issued a lockdown order for two barangays in Hinigaran, where pig deaths were discovered on June 7.
Monday, June 12, 2023
No authority for Sabah, Malaysia veterinary department to shut down illegal pig farm
There is no existing law that empowers Veterinary Services Department of Sabah, Malaysia, to force a shutdown of an illegal pig farm located in Tamparuli.
Friday, June 9, 2023
Dietary Solutions To Achieve Profitability & Sustainability In Pig Farming
At the dietary level, when producers get how they care for pigs right, a portion of production burdens can be shaved off.
Friday, June 9, 2023
Roslin: Epigenetic markers aid understanding of cattle immunity
Researchers have revealed important variations in chemical markers found attached to DNA that likely influence gene activity in the immune systems of cattle, the Roslin Institute said.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Alltech introduces Triad, new swine product for farrowing and pig livability
Alltech has introduced Triad, an innovative solution that promotes successful farrowing and pig livability through a palatable, proprietary blend of Alltech ingredients.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
ASF kills 22 pigs in Meghalaya, India village
At least 22 pigs died of African swine ever (ASF) in Tiehsaw village of Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Brazil's Q1 2023 pig slaughter experienced 3.5% rise
Brazil's pig slaughter increased by 3.5% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary results from the Livestock Production Statistics service.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Indonesia creates blood serum for pigs to gain temporary ASF immunity
Indonesia is developing a blood serum which can provide temporary immunity among pigs against African swine fever (ASF) after containing an outbreak of the disease in the country's biggest pig farm.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Argentina's pig slaughter, pork production hit record in 2022
Argentina's pig slaughter and pork production last year reached record levels, according to the country's Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Belgium updates process for permitting castration of male piglets
Belgium's Official Gazette has recently stated that the surgical castration of male piglets up to seven days old is now permitted by the manager of the pig farm, provided that a written agreement has been drawn up with the company veterinar ...
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Lallemand: New insights into how live yeast improves pigs' resilience to heat stress
Data have shown that feeding the live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 (Lallemand Animal Nutrition's LEVUCELL SB) can help alleviate the effects of heat stress on pig performance and well-being, Lallemand Animal Nutritio ...

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