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Pigs require water for biochemical reactions, proper function of cells, maintaining body temperature, nutrients transportation into the body tissue, removing metabolic waste, growth, and reproduction. - Photo: Henk Riswick

10-08-2022 | Article

Water: the forgotten nutrient in the swine industry

Among other things, the new technology could reduce antibiotic use in the livestock industry. - Photo: Henk Riswick

10-08-2022 | News

ASF Russia: Plasma radiation is proposed to battle virus

Podcast: ASAS 2022 Special – Survey Says

09-08-2022 | News

Podcast: ASAS 2022 Special – Survey Says

For pork, ABPA indicates 5% more production in 2022, reaching 4.95 million tonnes. - Photo: Shutterstock

08-08-2022 | News

Brazilian exports might drop for pigs

The ASF dynamics vary per country. In some countries, it really is a problem of wild boar being infected. In others, domestic pigs appear to be the main victims. - Photo: Michel Velderman

08-08-2022 | Expert opinion

Where are the ASF outbreaks all over the globe?

In 2021, ASF outbreaks in the eastern regions were registered only in private backyard farms, while this year, Russian veterinary specialists expect to discover the virus in the population of wild boars. - Photo: Jan Vullings

05-08-2022 | News

ASF in Russia gains a foothold in Siberia and Urals

Photo: Dan Renco

04-08-2022 | News

ASF Philippines: Project launched to strenghten vet services

One of the main tasks, and what Henrik has prioritised, is meeting all 25 partners of Danish Genetics.

03-08-2022 | Interview

Interview: Leading a teenager to adulthood

Gene editing also provides a way to avoid castration, an animal welfare issue that has received a large amount of attention in recent years. - Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

03-08-2022 | News

New US study on gene edited pork and other food products

Podcast: Prof Daniël Berckmans on precision livestock farming

02-08-2022 | News

Podcast: Prof Daniël Berckmans on precision livestock farming

To prevent ﬁnancial losses and welfare problems, early and accurate lameness detection and treatment is essential. - Photo: Penn Communicatie

01-08-2022 | Article

Smart swine lameness detection

Photo: ANIA

01-08-2022 | Article

Making high-protein feed ingredients from pig waste

A major factor contributing to the import growth is a drop in domestic production. - Photo: Henk Riswick

29-07-2022 | News

Ukraine ramps up pork imports from the EU

Wrapping up July: What’s new in the world of pigs?

29-07-2022 | News

Wrapping up July: What’s new in the world of pigs?

Piglet mortality

28-07-2022 | Article

Tips to lower piglet mortality

Podcast: Prof Jim Lowe on getting work done through others

27-07-2022 | News

Podcast: Prof Jim Lowe on getting work done through others