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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.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Vietnam's live swine prices surge following Typhoon Yagi and flooding
Live swine prices in Vietnam have steadily increased after Typhoon Yagi and subsequent flooding impacted several swine farms across the country, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Farmers in Negros Oriental, Philippines to receive compensation for swine affected by ASF
Around 40 farmers in Valencia, Negros Oriental, Philippines, whose swine were affected by African swine fever (ASF), are set to receive compensation from the Philippines government, Philippine News Agency reported.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Negros Occidental, Philippines disperses breeder swine to aid repopulation efforts
The provincial government of Negros Occidental, Philippines, dispersed PHP 370,000 (US$6,600) worth of breeder swine as part of its ongoing efforts to repopulate swine after last year's losses caused by African swine fever (ASF) and other t ...
Friday, September 6, 2024
Alltech appoints swine nutrition specialist to US Pork team
Alltech announced that Dr. Jamil Faccin has joined the company's US Pork team as swine technical and nutrition specialist.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Taiwan seeks classical swine fever-free status
Taiwan has applied for recognition as a classical swine fever (CSF)-free country after halting pig vaccinations against the disease for a year, according to a government press release on August 24.
Friday, August 30, 2024
US$1.2 million to expand South Dakota State University's Swine Education and Research Facility
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council in the United States announced a US$1.2 million commitment to expand the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University.

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