Sow stalls during insemination to be phased out in Germany Pig producers in Germany will face a serious task in adjusting their sow houses.
Gene editing offers avenues to end castration This leads to an interesting discussion in the European Union, as gene editing is not permitted.
China blocks 5 Brazilian meat processing plants China has suspended the export authorisation of 5 Brazilian slaughterhouses last week.
Staying positive in times of challenges Kriek’s goal is to produce a late-maturing finisher pig which is a top quality animal.
Is Minnesota’s water quality good for weaners? Water is important to the health and performance of pigs, and its quality can differ.
From stud to sows – how to truck semen? Transporting pig semen doses from boar stud to breeding farm is much more than just simple delivery.
ASF Nigeria: Fears of up to 1 million pigs dead The most recent outbreak in Nigeria is by far the worst that has been experienced in the country.
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African Swine Fever The latest updates on the recent ASF outbreaks in Belgium and China, prevention, previous outbreaks and more.
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Compensatory growth post-weaning – does it exist? Do piglets catch up with their growth when they have suffered from a post-weaning check?
Pigs in the media: the value of listening Sometimes it pays off to just ask that one question, writes Vincent ter Beek: 'What happened?'
How to achieve high sow welfare and low emissions? Danish researchers have recently embarked on a project to investigate how to answer that question.
Comparing contracts for finisher pigs Analysing exactly which approach yields most can help, explains pig management expert John Gadd.
A pig should remain healthy all its life. In this special edition, many factors are explored to keep a healthy...