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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
US university group held Swine Innovation Forum in North Carolina
The North Carolina State University's (NCSU) Swine Extension group recently hosted the annual NCSU Swine Innovation Form at The Maxwell Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the United States, last month.
Monday, June 20, 2022
Farmers in Germany affected by Ukraine conflict and swine crisis
The German Farmers' Association (DBV) said they are under increased pressure with two times higher prices for livestock feed and rising input costs due to the Ukraine conflict and soaring fuel prices, with the domestic swine sector worst af ...
Friday, June 17, 2022
USDA announces new campaign to prevent introduction and spread of African swine fever
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a new campaign to help prevent the introduction and spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the US through an awareness programme called & ...
Monday, June 13, 2022
Italy to cull 1,000 swine after two cases of African swine fever were detected
1,000 swine are expected to be culled in Italy after two cases of African swine fever (ASF) were detected on a farm in the Lazio region, Rome, which raised concerns that it might affect the country's pork sector, AFP reported.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Vietnam set to license two more African swine fever vaccines
Vietnam is expected to license two more African swine fever (ASF) vaccines developed by AVAC Vietnam Co Ltd. and Dabaco Group JSC before the end of 2022, Vietnam Plus reported.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
UK swine prices increase steadily
The European Union-Spec Standard Pig Price (EU-Spec SPP) increased by GBX 0.78 (~US$0.009747; GBX 1 = US$ 0.0125) in the week ending May 28, which brings the average price to GBX 176.73 (~US$2.208) per kg, short of the projected input costs ...
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Review: Link between intestinal immunity and practical approaches to swine nutrition
Gaining a deeper understanding into the underlying mechanisms associated with intestinal function and immunity during the weaning transition is critical to help shed new light into applied nutrition approaches to improve piglet performance ...
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Vietnam announces first African swine fever vaccine developed for commercial use
Vietnam has announced that it has developed the world's first African swine fever (ASF) vaccine developed for commercial use and export, Reuters reported.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
New scientific literature review identifies 'Gilt Gap' and how much it's costing swine industry
About 50% of pig production is made up of market gilts, and gilts do not perform as consistently as barrows, according to recent study.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Taiwan still faces African swine fever threat
Taiwan's Customs Administration said there is still an African swine fever (ASF) threat, as it calls on consumers not to bring in pork illegally ahead of the upcoming June 3 Dragon Boat Festival, a peak gift giving season, Focus Taiwan repo ...
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Swine breeders in China embrace genetics in push for self-sufficiency
Chinese companies such as Best Genetics Group (BGG) are among 100 farms enrolled in state-led genetic research initiatives, aiming to improve the genetics of China's swine herd to produce cheaper meat for the biggest pork consumers in the w ...
Saturday, May 28, 2022
South Korea confirms new case of African swine fever
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed a new case of African swine fever (ASF) at the northeastern county of Hongcheon, on a farm with 1,500 livestock, Reuters reported.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
African swine fever detected in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture said a case of African swine fever (ASF) was detected in Baden-Wuerttemberg state, Germany, at a farm with about 35 livestock, Reuters reported.
Friday, May 27, 2022
Agriculture minister of Sarawak state, Malaysia says African swine fever under control
Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development in Sarawak, Malaysia, said African swine fever (ASF) is now under control in the state thanks to measures initiated since November 2020, Be ...
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Santa Catarina, Brazil launches credit line to help swine farmers experiencing losses
The State Secretary of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development of Santa Catarina, Brazil's largest pork producer and exporter, is launching an emergency credit line to minimise losses for independent swine farmers.

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