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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Fiji pig association expresses concern over impact of pork imports from Australia
The president of the Fiji Pig Association, Simon Cole, has voiced concern over pork imports from Australia that are cheaper in Fiji than those sold in Australia
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
6.5 million pigs successfully weaned with Vitazero by Agrimprove
With 100 tons of zinc saved and 6.5 million pigs successfully weaned with Vitazero, part of the 'Aim-4-Zero' approach, Agrimprove, pioneer feed mills and integrators are ready for the ZnO ban in 2022 by maintaining gut health of pig ...
Saturday, August 1, 2020
European pig holdings reservoir for novel influenza viruses, study finds
A new study has found that European pig holdings are reservoirs for an increasing number of diverse influenza viruses, some of which can be transmitted to humans and may have pre-pandemic potential.
Saturday, August 1, 2020
India's Punjab receives exotic imported pigs from UK
The animal husbandry department of Punjab, India has received 248 exotic pigs imported from the UK, which were to be originally sent to India's North East states, The Indian Express reported.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Nor-Feed: Improving ileitis and swine dysentery management in fattening pigs
To prevent swine dysentery and ileitis, Nor-feed has specifically designed a product called NSOAB9® permitting the modulation of gut microbiota.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Roslin: Stem cell approach to aid in developing vaccines for pigs
Scientists are developing a method to speed the creation of vaccines for devastating pig diseases, the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute said recently.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Support the piglet's gut and avoid diarrhoea
A healthy and well-functioning gut is essential for a good piglet performance. Since 70-80% of the immune cells are located in the gut, a healthy gut, means a healthy piglet (Furness et al., 1999). Supporting the intestinal health of the pi ...
Thursday, July 23, 2020
ASF kills over 24,000 pigs in Indonesian province
Since January this year, over 24,000 community-owned pigs in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) have died after being exposed to ASF, local officials confirmed, The Jakarta Post reported.
Monday, July 20, 2020
Isoflavones in soybean help protect pigs against viral infections
Pigs that eat soybean as a regular part of their diet may be better protected against viral pathogens, a new study from University of Illinois shows.
Friday, July 17, 2020
UK pig association addresses 'inaccurate' claims about pig production in Telegraph article
The UK's National Pig Association (NPA) took exception to what it said were inaccurate references to pig production in the UK contained in an article published in The Telegraph.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Feral pig in Oregon, US, found infected with pseudorabies
A feral pig in the Central Oregon, the United States, has been found infected with pseudorabies, a contagious disease that can harm livestock and spread to some wildlife species, state officials said on July 10.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Roslin: DNA insights could help breed healthier pigs
The most accurate map of the genetic code of pigs ever produced helps to support more precise agriculture and biomedical research.
Thursday, July 9, 2020
German abattoir's closure disrupts pig farming industry
The closure of one of Germany's largest slaughterhouses is disrupting pig farming in the country following an outbreak of the new coronavirus, an industry association said on Friday, Reuters reported.
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Rising Chinese pork prices as pig farms reduce supply
China's pork prices increased last week as pig farms cut down the supply of hogs, Xinhua reported on July 7.
Monday, July 6, 2020
Vilofoss' Suplex Sommer balances pigs' natural electrolyte levels
With Denmark's summer temperatures easily rising to reach 25 degrees celsius, the temperature inside the animals' housing units is often 2-3 degrees higher, thereby exceeding the pig's thermo-neutral zone, which is between 18 and 24 degrees ...

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