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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Understanding host-microbiota interactions in the commercial piglet around weaning
Weaning is a critical period in the life of pigs with repercussions on their health and welfare and on the economy of the swine industry. This study aimed to assess the efect of the commercial early weaning on gut microbiota, intestinal gen ...
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Muyuan Foods & Wens Foodstuff Group: How major Chinese pig producers compare
Muyuan Foods Co., Ltd, the biggest pig farming enterprise in the world, saw its sales of live pigs increase by 122.3% to 40.263 million heads in 2021.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Culling of pigs at farm in Kerala, India, completed following confirmed ASF outbreak
The culling of pigs at a farm at Tavinhal in Wayanad district, Kerala, India - where two cases of African swine fever (ASF) - have been confirmed was completed on July 25.
Monday, July 25, 2022
Economic report notes importance of US pig farmers in terms of contribution to economy
The United States' National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released a new economic report that highlights how pig farmers in the US are significant contributors to the agricultural and overall economy.
Monday, July 18, 2022
Spain brings in more pigs from Netherlands
Spain's import of pigs from the Netherlands has skyrocketed during the last few months.
Monday, July 18, 2022
Consumption of pig meat world to rise to 129 million tonnes over next decade
Global pig meat consumption is projected to increase to 129 million tonnes over the next ten years and to account for a third of the total increase in meat consumption, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2022-2031 which outlines ...
Monday, July 18, 2022
Vietnam's pig inventory expands 3.8% year-on-year
Vietnam's total pig inventory is estimated to have increased 3.8% year-on-year as of June, according to the country's General Statistics Office.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
German pig producers to get part of US$180.5 million aid in light of Ukraine-Russia war's impact
Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has presented details of an aid of €180 million (US$180.5 million) to local farmers in sectors most affected by the war in Ukraine.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Pigs numbers in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, fell
As of May 3, 2022, the pig herd in Germany's second-largest pig-producing state, North Rhine-Westphalia, reached 6.1 million head, down 3.4% from November 2021 (6.3 million head), according to preliminary results from the state's statistica ...
Thursday, July 7, 2022
US pig numbers for 2022 spring quarter dropped 1%
Almost every number in the United States Department of Agriculture's most recent Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report was down from a year ago, but by only 1% or less.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
5% drop in EU pig meat production numbers during Q1 2022
EU pig meat production figures in the first quarter of 2022 showed a decline of 5% year-on-year, as pig meat producers in the European Union continue to struggle with the cost of production versus an under par pig price.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Nutrient-rich coconut water may improve pig breeding and meat quality, study in Uganda claims
Using nutrient-rich coconut water to artificially inseminate female pigs could improve breeding and meat quality, a project carried out in Uganda found.
Monday, July 4, 2022
17% drop in antibiotic use for UK pigs last year
The amount of antibiotics used to treat pigs on UK farms in 2021 fell by 17%, bringing the total reduction since 2015 to 69%, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Monday, July 4, 2022
1% drop in US hog, pig numbers in June 2022
There were 72.5 million hogs and pigs on US farms as of June 1, down 1% from June 2021 and down slightly from March 1, 2022, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published by the United States Depart of Agriculture's (USDA) Natio ...
Monday, June 27, 2022
Pig numbers in Lower Saxony State, Germany, dropped 10.6% in May
The pig inventory in Germany's leading pig-producing state, Lower Saxony State, continues to fall, according to preliminary data for May 2022 reported by the Lower Saxony State Statistical Office (LSN).

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