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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
IMV Technologies completes acquisition of swine AI company
IMV Technologies has completed the acquisition of Tecnovet, SL, a Spanish company specialised in swine artificial insemination technology and other veterinary products.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Agrifirm-managed Dutch consortium working on sustainable swine farming in China
A consortium of 12 Dutch companies has started the development of an innovative, responsible and animal-friendly growth model for the swine farming sector in China.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Orders soar in Brazil for Roboagro robot that feeds swine while playing music
Roboagro, a robot manufactured by Brazilian company Roboagro that feeds swine while playing classical musical, has seen sales soar this year as farmers look to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
US Upper Midwest to see growing swine herd: livestock economists
US livestock economists are predicting that rising pork demand overseas will result in an industry-wide expansion in the Upper Midwest, from finisher barns to processing plants, The Storm Lake Times reported.
Thursday, November 26, 2020
African swine fever and the proven disinfectant to prevent huge economic losses
Dozens of countries continue to with deal African Swine Fever as it persists to infest swine farming communities in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Tianjin, China reports COVID-19 infection from imported swine heads
A health official from Tianjin city confirmed two COVID-19 cases this month, caught from swine heads imported from North America, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Chinese scientists lay foundation for African swine fever vaccine
Scientists in China showcased the African swine fever (ASF) virus architecture and implications for viral assembly, creating the foundation for an ASF vaccine development at the Forum 2020 on Science and Technology for Agricultural and Rura ...
Friday, November 20, 2020
Hydroxychloride minerals can improve swine performance at levels below EU regulations: Trouw Nutrition
In-vitro and in-vivo research studies published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition show supplementing diets of grower-finishing pigs with hydroxychloride sources of zinc (Zn) at levels below EU regulatory levels can su ...
Friday, November 20, 2020
Vietnam optimistic to have African swine fever vaccine ready by 2021
Vietnam's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nguyen Xuan Cuong, said that the country may have a vaccine for African swine fever (ASF) ready by next year following optimistic small-scale test results.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Human swine influenza in Alberta, Canada, poses low risk
A case of swine influenza H1N2 virus that was contracted by a human in central Alberta, Canada, is believed to be an isolated incident with a low threat to either other people or pigs.
Monday, November 9, 2020
Colombia in ongoing efforts to control classical swine fever
Officials from the Colombian Agriculture Institute (ICA) have been working in the departments of Vaupés and Bolívar to maintain zones free of classical swine fever (CSF) and zones with low prevalence.
Monday, November 9, 2020
Expansion of Portugal's swine sector supported by increased overseas demand
Portugal continues to expand its swine sector driven by increasing overseas demand, mainly from Asia, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Thursday, November 5, 2020
China flying in record numbers of live swine
China has imported 15,346 live swine worth US$32 million between January to September 2020, a record number in an effort to boost genetics and improve productivity, as the country steadily repopulates its swine herd, Bloomberg reported.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
First African swine fever case in wild boar confirmed in Germany's Saxony region
Germany's Federal Agriculture Ministry confirmed the first case of African swine fever (ASF) in a wild boar in the Saxony region, east of the country, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
US swine center's webinar gives specifics on lameness management, diagnosis
Lameness and arthritis management were the subject of a webinar sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) and American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) on October 13.

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