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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.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Thousands of pigs put down in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia following ASF outbreaks
Thousands of pigs have been culled in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia due to African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, as governments are under pressure to do more to compensate farmers for their losses.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
ASF detected in Latvian swine farm housing 48 pigs
Latvian Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has reported the discovery of African swine fever (AF) in a farm housing 48 swine located in Robeznieki Parish, Kraslava County, Baltic News Network reported.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Gene test kits to help farmers in China produce pigs with better resistance to diseases
Chinese consumers can look forward to savoring quality pork thanks to domestically developed gene testing kits that will allow farmers to raise pigs with better resistance to diseases, China Daily reported.
Monday, June 26, 2023
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, saw 5.73 million pigs last May
The pig inventory in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, reached 5.73 million head on 5,410 farms last May.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
ASF kills 22 pigs in Meghalaya, India village
At least 22 pigs died of African swine ever (ASF) in Tiehsaw village of Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Indonesia creates blood serum for pigs to gain temporary ASF immunity
Indonesia is developing a blood serum which can provide temporary immunity among pigs against African swine fever (ASF) after containing an outbreak of the disease in the country's biggest pig farm.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Lallemand: New insights into how live yeast improves pigs' resilience to heat stress
Data have shown that feeding the live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 (Lallemand Animal Nutrition's LEVUCELL SB) can help alleviate the effects of heat stress on pig performance and well-being, Lallemand Animal Nutritio ...

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