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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Portugal's pig slaughter rose by 2.6% year-on-year in first nine months of this year
Portugal's pig slaughter was up 2.6% (+127,914 head) in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023, rising from 2,854,943 pigs slaughtered between January and September 2023 to 2,928,857 in 2024.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Tay Ninh, Vietnam, steps up to protect pig herds from cross-border spread of ASF
Vietanm's Tay Ninh province is implementing solutions to protect its pig herd from African swine fever (ASF), which could spread through the country's border with Cambodia as well as neighboring provinces and cities.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Looking into the development of the farrowing-finishing model in Vietnam's pig industry
Vietnam's Department of Livestock Production reported that in April 2024, the price of piglets weighing 6-9 kilogrammes ranged from US$52.7 to US$60.8 per pig, similar to prices in October 2023.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Nicaragua concluded pig census in local regions
Nicaragua recently conducted a pig census in the regions of the North and South Caribbean Coast, Jinotega and Matagalpa.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
US sees highest pig litter rate in June-August 2024
The United States' pig litter rate in June-August 2024 was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Agreement allows Belgium to export pig's feet to China
Belgium's Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) has taken an important step with China's General Administration Customs (GACC) in expanding the export of Belgian pork products to China.
Monday, November 18, 2024
Close to 200 pigs in Kannur, India, put down as part of ASF control measures
The culling of pigs at a private farm at Kottiyoor in Kannur, Kerala, India, was completed on November 14 as a preventive measure against the spread of African swine fever.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
As Indian swine sector's industrialisation picks up, pig numbers remain low
India's pig population is just above nine million, according to the 2019 Indian Livestock Census.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Pork producers careful about rebuilding pig herd as uncertainties hang over
Despite improved profitability, pork producers worldwide are cautious on herd rebuilding due to ongoing trade, disease and demand uncertainties, according to a recent RaboResearch report.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Pig production in France fell 5% last year
France's pig production in 2023 recorded a sharp 5% drop compared to the previous year, to around 22 million head, 1.5 million less than in 2022.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Danish Crown to remove about 500 salaried positions as fewer slaughter pigs, high costs affect competitiveness
Fewer slaughter pigs and excessive costs are pressuring the competitiveness of Denmark's largest meat company; as such, Danish Crown is planning to make around 500 salaried positions redundant as part of efforts to restore the financial hea ...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Saudi Arabia's agriculture ministry holds workshop focused on broiler pigeon breeders
In a bid to boost food security and protein diversity, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture recently hosted a workshop in Riyadh for broiler pigeon breeders.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Optimising Pig Health & Productivity: Alternative Nutritional Interventions
The relationship between animal health and animal nutrition is often more nuanced than what the casual observer sees.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Vietnam, South Korea inaugurated smart pig farm in Ninh Binh, Vietnam
The agriculture ministries Vietnam and South Korea in September this year held an inauguration ceremony of a smart pig farm in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Portugal's number of pigs slaughtered for consumption rose by 0.15% year-on-year in H1 2024
Portugal saw 2,483199 head of pigs slaughtered and approved for consumption in the first half of 2024, 0.15% more than in 2023.

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