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Friday, May 16, 2025
Philippines spending more than US$8.28 million to bring in close to 3,000 gilts for pig repopulation
The Philipppine government is spending over ₱460 million (US$8.28 million) to import nearly 3,000 gilts as part of its efforts to repopulate the domestic pig population decimated by African swine fever (ASF) and boost pork supply.
Friday, May 9, 2025
US FDA permits sale of gene-edited pigs in US
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved commercial sale of gene-edited pigs in the United States, offering a breakthrough in disease-resistant livestock following UK breakthrough.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Food producer Zito opens automated pig farm in Osijek, Croatia, with US$8 million investment
Croatian food producer Zito Group has opened a new fully-automated pig farm in Osijek, Croatia, following an investment of almost €7 million ($8 million), it said on April 30.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccines for pigs yet to get Australia's approval
Australia's $6 billion pork industry has been waiting for a vaccine against the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) for three years since its outbreak.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
More than 2,000 pigs dead from ASF in Mizoram, India, so far this year
Mizoram, India, is battling a new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), which claimed 2,527 pigs so far in 2025 and forcing the culling of nearly 1,000 more to contain the spread of the deadly disease, officials said in United News of Indi ...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Political party official criticises slow pace of Perak, Malaysia pig farming's modernisation
The chairman of United for the Rights of Malaysians Party (Urimai), P. Ramasamy, on April 21 questioned the pace at which pig farming is being modernised in Perak, Malaysia, describing the process as "slow and sluggish".
Monday, April 14, 2025
East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India farmers called upon to promote pig farming
The director of ICAR–National Research Centre on Pig, Dr. V.K. Gupta, has encouraged farmers in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India, to promote pig farming as a viable business venture.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Malaysia's food industry ministry urges pig farmers to tap into modern technology to mitigate risk of diseases
Malaysia's Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development is advocating for pig farmers to adopt the latest technology to reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Report highlights Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture's financial achievement in pig farming
Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture Times released its 2024 annual financial report on March 30, demonstrating significant achievements in its strategic transformation focused on pig farming as the core business.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Malaysia seeks ways to rebuild pig farming in Selangor following ASF outbreak
Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is looking for ways to help restore pig farming that has been impacted by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, particularly in Selangor.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
At least 509 pigs dead in Mizoram, India districts since March 20 due to ASF
A fresh outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has resulted in the deaths of at least 509 pigs in two districts of Mizoram, India, since March 20, officials said on March 30, adding that culling operations have begun in the region to prevent ...
Thursday, March 27, 2025
China's pig industry rebounds: Profits surge in 2024
In January 2025, most listed pig companies in China that released their 2024 preliminary performance reports recorded significant increases in profits, recovering from deficits in recent years.
Monday, March 24, 2025
ASF discovered on commercial pig farm in Moldova
African swine fever (ASF) has been detected on a large pig farm in Moldova, resulting in the slaughter of tens of thousands of pigs, according to reports.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Researchers in Germany uncover how ASF virus evades pig immune system
Researchers at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute and the University of Greifswald in Germany have gained new insights into how the African swine fever (ASF) virus infiltrates the immune system of infected pigs.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Proportion of pig herds in Denmark with negative PRRS health status rose to 68% in January this year
The proportion of pig herds in Denmark with negative porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) health status has increased to 68% in January 2025, according to a report.

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