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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Brazil issues positive regulatory determination for PRRS-resistant pigs, says Genus plc
Genus plc, the parent company of PIC (Pig Improvement Company), has announced that Brazil recently issued a favorable regulatory determination for gene-edited pigs resistant to the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus.
Monday, April 8, 2024
More than 70 million hogs and pigs on US farms as of March 1
There were 74.6 million hogs and pigs on US farms as of March 1, 2024, up 1% from March 2023 but down 2% from December 1, 2023, according to the latest US hog inventory report released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the ...
Friday, April 5, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture pacifies concerns over rabies cases in cattle and pigs
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) recently allayed fears over reported cases of rabies among cattle and pigs in the country's Marinduque and Pampanga provinces.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
German animal welfare schemes for pigs approved by European Commission
The European Commission has approved — under EU State aid rules — two German schemes with a total budget of around €1 billion (US$1.1 billion) to improve animal welfare standards in breeding of pigs.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Adisseo: Increasing Digestibility In Pigs To Capture Full Value Of Feed
The optimal use of fibre-rich feeds is critical to ensure sustainable animal production.
Monday, January 22, 2024
KENT Nutrition team introduces EFFICOR probiotic for pigs
US-based KENT Nutrition Group's Innovative Solutions team is introducing EFFICOR, a ground-breaking probiotic to the swine industry.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Cost price calculation developed for pigs bearing quality mark in Netherlands
The Wageningen Economic Research has developed a new cost price calculation for pigs with the "Beter Leven" (Better Life) quality mark in the Netherlands.
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Number of pigs in Germany dropped 0.7% last year, November census found
Recently released results from a November 3 livestock census in Germany indicated a slowing down of the drastic decline in animal numbers, particularly in the pig farming sector.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
More than a million pigs in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, as of early November
1.26 million pigs were kept in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, as of November 3 this year, according to the state's statistical office.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Hamlet Protein sponsors Passion for Pigs Seminar in Missouri, US
Hamlet Protein recently sponsored the Passion for Pigs Seminar and Trade Show that was held in Sedalia, Missouri, the United States, in November.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
More than 200 pigs from Denmark allowed to enter Mexico
Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has approved the safe import of 220 pigs from Denmark.
Friday, October 13, 2023
Manipur, India pig farming grapples with potential crisis as mysterious disease kills pigs
A pig industry organisation in Manipur, India, raised alarm that pig farming, which has been a profitable business in the state, will be facing a signficant challenge in the next few years unless the state veterinary department looks into t ...
Monday, September 18, 2023
Paraná, Brazil, slaughtered 5.9 million pigs in January-June 2023
Paraná, Brazil, recorded the highest number of pigs slaughtered — 5.9 million head — in six months during the January-June 2023 period.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Croatian companies launch online platform selling "crypto pigs" for investment in pork
Three Croatian companies, Agroporc, Beyondi, and Blok Be, have introduced an online platform, "GoAgro," designed to allow investors to acquire "crypto pigs," which can eventually be converted into pork meat, an approach that seeks to rejuve ...
Monday, September 11, 2023
Japan temporarily stops import of Swedish pigs, pork over ASF concerns
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has temporarily suspend the import of live pigs and pork from Sweden to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Japan.

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