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Monday, March 29, 2021
EU-27's pig inventory expanded by 2% in 2020
During 2020, the EU-27's pig inventory increased by 2% compared to 2019, surpassing 146 million head.
Monday, March 1, 2021
Spain's live pig imports from EU at 2,769,850 head in 2020
Spain's live pig imports from the European Union totaled 2,769,850 head in 2020, a 41.6% increase compared to 2019 and +114% compared to the previous four-year average.
Monday, February 22, 2021
EU pig industry showing signs of recovery, according to commissioner's letter
European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski has sent an official letter to ministers of agriculture in EU member states confirming that the pig sector is showing signs of recovery.
Monday, February 1, 2021
EU exports more pig meat in first 10 months of last year
The European Union has exported 36% more pig meat in the first 10 months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.
Monday, December 7, 2020
WEDA to present innovative solutions for pig farming at virtual edition of EuroTier 2021
Pig husbandry specialist WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp will take part in the virtual edition of EuroTier 2021 on February 9-12 next year.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
30 UK pig farms needed for EU-backed project focusing on cost-effectiveness of biosecurity
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking for 30 UK pig farms to join the EU-funded BIOPIGEE project that explores the cost-effectiveness of biosecurity.
Monday, September 21, 2020
UK pigmeat production dips; prices lower too but much higher than elsewhere in EU
The volume of pig meat leaving UK abattoirs for much of this year has been lower than year-ago levels, a contributory factor in the firmness of farmgate prices, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
European Commission approves schemes to aid Romanian pig, poultry companies affected by COVID-19
The European Commission has approved two Romanian schemes, with a total budget of €47.4 million (US$56 million), to support companies in the pig and poultry production industries that are impacted by COVID-19.
Saturday, August 1, 2020
European pig holdings reservoir for novel influenza viruses, study finds
A new study has found that European pig holdings are reservoirs for an increasing number of diverse influenza viruses, some of which can be transmitted to humans and may have pre-pandemic potential.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Feral pig in Oregon, US, found infected with pseudorabies
A feral pig in the Central Oregon, the United States, has been found infected with pseudorabies, a contagious disease that can harm livestock and spread to some wildlife species, state officials said on July 10.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Pig prices plummet across EU
Pig prices across Europe are dropping, with the average reference price falling by more than GBP6 to GBP149.71/kg in the latest week ended May 3, reported Pig World.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Evaluation of the relationship between the biosecurity status, production parameters, herd characteristics and antimicrobial usage in farrow-to-finish pig production in four EU countries
High antimicrobial usage and the threat of antimicrobial resistance highlighted the need for reduced antimicrobial usage in pig production. Prevention of disease however, is necessary to obtain a reduced need for antimicrobial treatment. Th ...
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Biomin announces EU zootechnical authorization of Digestarom DC Duplex capsule in weaned piglets
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Novus gathers key European opinion leaders to discuss advances in piglet nutrition
Novus International, Inc. recently hosted an exclusive event for key opinion leaders in Seville, Spain to openly exchange experiences, thoughts on today's European challenges in piglet nutrition and obtain new information related to the lat ...
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Lallemand's yeast probiotic for pigs approved for use in EU
Lallemand has announced that its live yeast probiotic strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 (LEVUCELL SB) is now authorised as a feed additive for use in all pigs in the EU.

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