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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Devon, UK farm footage sparks demand to prohibit confining pens for expectant pigs
Analysis by Animal Equality UK of footage collected from a farm in Devon showed that three pregnant sows in farrowing crates spent more than 90% of their time lying down, with one not standing up at all for a day.
Friday, June 20, 2025
China's Teamgene gains momentum with US-backed acquisitions in pig farming
Shares of Teamgene Technology jumped to the daily limit after the major Chinese pig feed supplier announced its plans to acquire six US-backed farms in Shandong province, located in eastern China, as well as a breeding technology firm.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
China's pig farming industry in race to slash production costs
In 2025, China's pig farming industry officially enters a new era of cost competition - most major pig companies have set ambitious targets to reduce production costs to ¥13/kg (US$1.80), while top players like Muyuan, Wens, and Shennong ai ...
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
BAF Vietnam plans to build the country's first two multi-storey pig farms
BAF Vietnam Agricultural Joint Stock has informed the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of its proposal to build two 6-storey pig farming complexes in Vietnam's southern provinces of Tay Ninh and Binh Phuoc, its Deputy Director Genera ...
Monday, June 16, 2025
China urges pig farmers to curb supply following decline in prices
China is aiming to regulate hog numbers and reduce pork production in an effort to stabilise prices of the nation's most consumed meat and alleviate deflationary pressures on the economy.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Philippines' Maharlika Agro Ventures partners with DanBred-based genetic pig farm
To help revive the swine industry in the southern Philippines, Maharlika Agro Ventures Corporation is teaming up with Denmark-based DanBred to set up a large-scale genetic pig farm, supporting repopulation efforts following the impact of Af ...
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Major pig producers in China aim for higher pig numbers, expanding industry consolidation
China's pig farming industry is undergoing rapid consolidation, with large-scale producers increasingly dominating the market.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Optimising Pig Health: Harnessing Selenium And Chelated Minerals For Heat Stress Relief
In addition to mitigation measures, nutritional interventions such as selenium and chelated minerals are vital for protecting both swine health and farmers' profitability.
Friday, May 23, 2025
British food company Cranswick grows pig production by 14%, as revenue and profits soar
Cranswick—one of the largest meat groups in the United Kingdom—has increased its pig production by 14% over the past year, following further significant acquisitions, as it delivered another major hike in revenues and profits.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
ASF kills 36 pigs in Sunsari District, Nepal
African Swine Fever (ASF) has killed 36 pigs in Barahakshetra Municipality of Sunsari district in Nepal, according to the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Expert Centre, Inaruwa municipality.
Monday, May 19, 2025
Pig farms in Penang, Malaysia suffer 25% production drop as nationwide pork prices soar
The pig sector in Malaysia is still grappling with the aftermath of African Swine Fever (ASF), which producers say has had a lasting impact on livestock numbers and remains a key factor behind the ongoing surge in pork prices.
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.

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