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Friday, November 8, 2024
Sarawak, Malaysia projects US$341 million annual revenue from swine industry by 2030
Sarawak, Malaysia anticipates generating at least MYR 1.5 billion (US$341 million) in additional annual revenue from the swine industry by 2030, according to Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional ...
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Italy nears 100,000 swine culls in 2024 due to ASF outbreak
Northern Italy is approaching the grim milestone of 100,000 swine culls in 2024 because of African swine fever (ASF), according to a report by UKR AgroConsult.
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.
Friday, November 1, 2024
European scientists develop AI to decode swine calls, aiding in animal welfare
A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, created by European scientists, is set to assist farmers in decoding swine vocalisations, providing insight into the emotional states of animals and ultimately enhancing their welfar ...
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Sri Lanka reports first ASF outbreak, restricts swine transport
Transportation of swine across Divisional Secretariats in Sri Lanka has been suspended after the country's first reported cases of African swine fever (ASF) at multiple local farms, News 1st reported.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Philippines' swine farmers cite documentation delays in ASF vaccine rollout
Swine farmers in the Philippines have raised concerns about burdensome documentation requirements delaying their participation in the limited rollout of the African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, BusinessWorld reported.
Friday, October 25, 2024
UK swine industry sees uptick in antibiotic use in 2023
The UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said there was an increase in antibiotic usage in the UK swine industry in 2023, interrupting an otherwise steady downward trend observed since 2015, Pig World reported.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Disinformation hampers ASF vaccination rollout for small swine farmers in the Philippines
Efforts to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the Philippines are being slowed by widespread disinformation, discouraging small backyard swine raisers from participating in the government's vaccination programme, Philippine ...
Thursday, October 17, 2024
US swine farms advance biosecurity with new research projects
The US Swine Health Information Centre's (SHIC) Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Programme has recently funded two new projects aimed at improving the biosecurity of US swine farms, National Hog Farmer reported.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
South Korea reports ninth ASF case in 2024, over 3,500 swine to be culled
South Korea has confirmed its ninth case of African swine fever (ASF) this year, officials announced, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Monday, October 14, 2024
ASF-related swine deaths in Mizoram, India, close to 14,000 following latest cases
Swine deaths in Mizoram, India, caused by African swine fever (ASF) has reached 13,874 on October 13, with six pigs reported dead and 21 culled.
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.

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