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Monday, October 28, 2024
Philippines' swine farmers cite documentation delays in ASF vaccine rollout
Swine farmers in the Philippines have raised concerns about burdensome documentation requirements delaying their participation in the limited rollout of the African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, BusinessWorld reported.
Friday, October 25, 2024
UK swine industry sees uptick in antibiotic use in 2023
The UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said there was an increase in antibiotic usage in the UK swine industry in 2023, interrupting an otherwise steady downward trend observed since 2015, Pig World reported.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Disinformation hampers ASF vaccination rollout for small swine farmers in the Philippines
Efforts to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the Philippines are being slowed by widespread disinformation, discouraging small backyard swine raisers from participating in the government's vaccination programme, Philippine ...
Thursday, October 17, 2024
US swine farms advance biosecurity with new research projects
The US Swine Health Information Centre's (SHIC) Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Programme has recently funded two new projects aimed at improving the biosecurity of US swine farms, National Hog Farmer reported.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
South Korea reports ninth ASF case in 2024, over 3,500 swine to be culled
South Korea has confirmed its ninth case of African swine fever (ASF) this year, officials announced, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Monday, October 14, 2024
ASF-related swine deaths in Mizoram, India, close to 14,000 following latest cases
Swine deaths in Mizoram, India, caused by African swine fever (ASF) has reached 13,874 on October 13, with six pigs reported dead and 21 culled.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Philippines accelerates swine vaccination to combat ASF spread
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up efforts to accelerate the vaccination of swine against African swine fever (ASF) following promising results from initial tests, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Rwanda steps up efforts to boost swine farming amid growing pork demand
The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) has intensified its efforts to increase productivity in swine farming, aiming to meet the growing demand for pork in the country, The New Times reported.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Swine herd in Canada expected to stay stable next year
Canada's swine herd is forecast to remain relatively stable in 2025, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Monday, October 7, 2024
Philippines reports higher antibody development in ASF vaccinated swine
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has found significant antibody development against African swine fever (ASF) in hogs vaccinated on two farms in Lobo, Batangas, Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Measures to protect UK swine industry from ASF welcomed by NFU Scotland
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has welcomed the introduction of new measures aimed at protecting swine farmers and the industry from the threat of African swine fever (ASF), Meat Management reported.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Thailand considers temporary ban on live swine exports to curb soaring pork prices
Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives is set to consult the Ministry of Commerce over a temporary ban on live swine exports, which aims to alleviate the skyrocketing pork prices affecting both vendors and consumer ...
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Cranswick forecasts strong year-end profits following swine farming investments
UK food producer Cranswick is anticipating profits at the "upper end" of market expectations after its investments in swine farming operations contributed positively to the company's performance, City AM reported.
Monday, September 30, 2024
UK announces new measures to protect swine farmers from ASF
The UK has introduced new regulations aimed at protecting swine producers from the threat of African swine fever (ASF) as the disease continues its spread across Europe, New Food reported.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
NutriQuest partners with Modulant Biosciences to develop new treatment for swine diseases
US-based NutriQuest has announced a partnership with Modulant Biosciences to develop a breakthrough technology for controlling Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSv) and other swine diseases, Farm Journal's Pork reported.

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