Health

Snapshot of a pig farm in China. Photo: Henk Riswick

24-01-2019 | News

ASF China: Virus reaches Ningxia; more cases in Mongolia

Pig welfare in a time of crisis. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

21-01-2019 | Expert opinion

Pig welfare in a time of crisis

Livestock production in Mongolia: Sheep are amongst the much-kept animals, rather than pigs.

18-01-2019 | News

ASF China: 2nd outbreak Gansu; Mongolia reports ASF

Soon a rare sight in Russia: Backyard pigs, kept in barren pig houses without biosecurity. Photo: Henk Riswick

17-01-2019 | News

Russia: ASF reduced backyard farms; large farms profit

Using meat inspection data for better pig welfare. Photo: Ronald Hissink

16-01-2019 | Article

Using meat inspection data for better pig welfare

ASF Belgium: French panic as virus gets near; 322 boar positive. Photo: Jean-Luc Flemal

15-01-2019 | News

ASF Belgium: French panic as ASF virus draws nearer

Gansu province is located in Central China. The place where the ASF outbreak was reported from is at about 1,000 km from the sea. Illustration: 123RF

14-01-2019 | News

ASF China: Large farm in Jiangsu hit; virus reaches Gansu

Birds and rodents can in theory get into a well-protected farm. This needs attention too! Photo: 123RF.com

14-01-2019 | Expert opinion

The Fortress Farm – what does it look like?

Pros and cons of using phages and enzybiotics. Illustration: Monika Wisniewska

11-01-2019 | Article

Pros and cons of using phages and enzybiotics

Special Focus

Photo: Van Assendelft

07-12-2020 | Article

Focus on a good start

Photo: Ruben Keestra

07-12-2020 | Article

Understanding the function of the ruminal microbiome

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