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Monday, April 18, 2022
Mycotoxins and pigs: Does low risk mean no risk?
Produced by molds and frequently occurring in a wide variety of feedstuffs used in pig production, mycotoxins are a dynamic challenge that require consideration and proactive management by pig producers across the globe.
Monday, April 18, 2022
Modelling the feed intake response of growing pigs to diets contaminated with mycotoxins
Quantifying robustness of farm animals is essential before it can be implemented in breeding and management strategies. A generic modelling and data analysis procedure was developed to quantify the feed intake response of growing pigs to pe ...
Monday, April 4, 2022
HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group start cooperation with pig farm in Finland
HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group have signed an agreement to jointly set up a research and trial farm in Finland.
Monday, April 4, 2022
Number of hogs, pigs in US farms fell 2% from March 2021
There were 72.2 million hogs and pigs on US farms as of March 1, a 2% drop from March 2021 and down 3% from December 1, 2021, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) ...
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
More than 52 million pigs slaughtered in Brazil in 2021
52.97 million pigs were slaughtered in Brazil last year, representing an increase of 7.3% (+3.61 million head) compared to 2020, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Research studies swine sounds to assess pigs' welfare
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, ETH Zurich, and the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment are studying the vocal expression of swine emotions to assess their welfare, The Guardian reported.
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Roslin: Gene hampers foetal growth in pigs, study finds
Scientists have identified mechanism linked to decreased muscle development in pigs and potentially in humans, the Roslin Institute said.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Number of pigs on German farms drops to lowest in more than two decades
The number of pigs on German farms has fallen to the lowest in 25 years and more farmers are giving up keeping them due to weak demand and low pork prices, Germany's national statistics office said last month.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Understanding intestinal health in nursery pigs and the relevant nutritional strategies
In the modern pig production, pigs are weaned at early age with immature intestine. Dietary and environmental factors challenge the intestine, specifically the jejunum, causing inflammation and oxidative stress followed by destruction of ep ...
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Vietnam lost over 230,000 pigs due to ASF in 2021 so far
Over 230,000 pigs have been culled this year due to African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Vietnam — nearly three times higher than the number of pigs in the same period in 2020 and accounting for about 0.8% of the total herd.
Monday, November 29, 2021
Culling of pigs due to ASF drives up farm gate price of live pigs in Thailand
The price of live pigs at the farm gate in Thailand has climbed from $1.80/kg to 2.5/kg in just two months.
Monday, November 22, 2021
Danish Crown faces backlog of pigs, puts new suppliers on waiting list
Danish Crown was a week behind on pig pickups and will place new suppliers on a waiting list, the company said this month.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Strategic feeding of spray-dried plasma to reduce the reliance on antibiotics in grow-finish pigs
Strategic use of Spray Dried Plasma (SDP) in grow-finish swine feed can be a health management option for farms to reduce reliance on AGP while maintaining pig health and performance. SDP provides a better economic return over feed cost com ...
Monday, November 1, 2021
Australian national plan seeks to keep feral pigs in check
Australia's National Feral Pig Action Plan sets out actions to improve feral pig management and reduce their impacts.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
How dietary protein source affects post-weaning intestinal development and microbiome of normal and intrauterine growth retardation pigs
About 15-20% of pigs are classified as having Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) or low body weight at birth [1]. The consequence of IUGR is that body growth and intestine development are compromised in utero because of a higher metabol ...
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