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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
FAO in cooperation with US and South Korean partners to fight ASF in wild pigs in Southeast Asia
The Food and Agriculture Organization, the United States' Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have recently partnered to address African swine fever (ASF) in Southeast Asia with ...
Monday, December 2, 2024
Looking into the development of the farrowing-finishing model in Vietnam's pig industry
Vietnam's Department of Livestock Production reported that in April 2024, the price of piglets weighing 6-9 kilogrammes ranged from US$52.7 to US$60.8 per pig, similar to prices in October 2023.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Nicaragua concluded pig census in local regions
Nicaragua recently conducted a pig census in the regions of the North and South Caribbean Coast, Jinotega and Matagalpa.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
US sees highest pig litter rate in June-August 2024
The United States' pig litter rate in June-August 2024 was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
As Indian swine sector's industrialisation picks up, pig numbers remain low
India's pig population is just above nine million, according to the 2019 Indian Livestock Census.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Saudi Arabia's agriculture ministry holds workshop focused on broiler pigeon breeders
In a bid to boost food security and protein diversity, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture recently hosted a workshop in Riyadh for broiler pigeon breeders.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Continuous fall in Belgium's pig, cattle inventories last year
Belgium's pig and cattle inventories continued to decline in 2023, while the country's poultry inventory increased, according to Statbel statistics.
Friday, August 30, 2024
PIC highlights better pig genetics as key to sustainable production
Leading global pig genetics company PIC recently highlighted how improving genetics can deliver a major contribution to making pork production more sustainable.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
India pushes promotion of pig rearing in North and Middle Andaman
India's Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services is intensifying efforts to popularise pig rearing in North and Middle Andaman, with a particular focus on improving local livestock farming.
Monday, July 29, 2024
Project seeks to produce pig with optimised phosphorus utilisation and higher bone stability
The Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology - together with Swiss company SUISAG, which offers genetics for successful pig farming, and medical technology company PoroUS GmbH - is launching the project, "Improved phosphorus utilizat ...
Monday, July 29, 2024
Report highlights impact made by US pig farmers to country's economy
The United States' National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released a new economic contribution report detailing the significant impact US pig farmers have on the country' agricultural and overall economy.
Friday, July 26, 2024
EFSA issues scientific opinion on using high expansion foam for killing pigs
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently evaluated the use of high expansion foam for stunning and killing pigs and issued a scientific opinion on the matter.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Use of Spray Dried Blood Plasma for Recovery of Low Viability Piglets in Nursery
The study objective was to evaluate if spray dried blood plasma (SDP) supplementation on commercial feed aids growth recovery of low viability weaned piglets during the nursery phase. Two hundred low viability piglets weaned at 21 days of a ...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Pig farm project in Romania linked to individuals accused of fraud, forgery
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Timișoara, Romania, has accused five individuals of aggravated subsidy fraud, forgery of private documents and intellectual forgery, all these linked to a pig farm that was to be set up ...
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Genetics and research: India finds a way to drive growth of pig industry
Despite the significant potential for pig farming to contribute to the better livelihood of the rural poor and meet the demand for animal protein, India's pig population is considerably low.

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