EU to adapt copper reduction plans for pigs The reduction of copper levels for pigs to 25 mg/kg for all age groups is off the table in the European Union....
On demand: View the Pig Health webinar Gut health, African Swine Fever and antibiotic reduction were the 3 themes that were discussed at the most...
UK pig farms: 50% less antibiotic usage in 2 years As the biannual Pig & Poultry Fair has kicked off in the United Kingdom, the news broke that the British pig...
‘Antibiotic free’ addressed at Kemin seminar Antibiotic free meat, is it a nightmare or golden opportunity? And where is agriculture in 2018 when it comes to...
Pig Progress webinar zooming in on health issues Antibiotics, gut health, swine fevers and biosecurity – a lot of very timely issues these days have strong links...
Are in-feed antibiotics necessary for weaner pigs? The removal of antibiotics from the feed of weaner pigs has been found to have minimal effects on health and...
Denmark aims for 1.5 million pigs without antibiotics Several organisations in Denmark will jointly be spending 15.5 million Danish crowns (€ 2.01 million) for...
Livestock ESBLs and human ESBLs are not the same Meat consumption does not necessarily lead to ingestion of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Instead, humans tend...
Wrapping up January: What’s new in the world of pigs? Several pig breeding companies were active in the 1st month of 2018 – with rebranding and ambitious orders from...
Biomin widens antibiotics debate in swine production The antibiotics debate is going beyond the discipline of providing the correct ingredients in swine diets – so...
WHO’s antimicrobial guidelines: Protest and applause A recent publication on the responsible use of antibiotics by the World Health Organization (WHO) has led to a...
"Antimicrobial-free organic pigs are within reach" A new report from Danish researchers is suggesting that pig and dairy production without the use of...
US study: How do antibiotics move through a pig? US vets recently completed a series of studies on some of the most commonly prescribed drugs used in pork...
Alternatives to antibiotics costing money? Think again When searching for alternatives for antibiotics usage, swine producers should look beyond costs. An...
Bacteriophages could be alternative for antibiotics in pigs UK researchers have described organisms able to target harmful bacteria and leave ‘good’ bacteria intact in...
On demand: Webinar on microbial diversity in pig guts ‘Microbial diversity’ was the theme of a recent webinar, held by Pig Progress in co-operation with animal...
Leaving pig health to the next generation Pig health expert David Burch has been writing weblogs for Pig Progress for over 10 years. He now feels it is...
Should colistin be banned for pigs? Colistin has become the antibiotic of last resort in certain circumstances in human medicine, after 40 years of...
Antibiotic use in pigs – an update Progress regarding reduction in use is starting to happen even before what health expert David Burch considers...
One health – are we getting any closer? The UK have produced their joint ‘One Health Report’ on human and animal antibiotic use sales and resistance,...
The classification of antimicrobials – a clash of views Over recent years there has been a divergence in views between the World Health Organisation (WHO) and...
MRSA in Danish pigs – what can we learn? The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has just published a MRSA risk assessment, which really includes...
BLOG: Eradication of diseases - to reduce antibiotic use The EU’s DG –Agri’s European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI)...
Debate continues: EC's proposals on medicated animal feed The debate concerning the European Commission’s proposals regarding the Regulations on Medicated Feed continues...
BLOG: Antibiotic bans – past, present and future Antimicrobial substances have played a very important role in pig production for decades, whether originally...
BLOG: Definitions, definitions, definitions Without some proper definitions how are we meant to determine the significance of the new European Commission...
BLOG: Antibiotic surveys and their significance? We have recently completed a survey of antimicrobial usage in the UK. Following on from this, I have tried to...
Blog: New medicated feed regulation proposals The European Commission has issued its new proposals on medicated feeds. What does it mean for the EU pig industry?
BLOG: UK to monitor antibiotic usage – a simpler model... Several member states (MS) have already set up antibiotic usage monitoring systems on pig farms and the UK is...
BLOG: Consumerism – analysis or just more politics? We are all consumers but I have to say I was disappointed when the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) ‘The...
Blog: Ranking of antimicrobials in pig production The European Commission (EC) has asked the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to look at ranking of antibiotics in...
BLOG: Human antibiotic resistance. The myth dispelled! The constant attacks on the veterinary profession about their use of antimicrobials and that it is the cause of...
8 Danish tips to help reduce antibiotics Danish pig producers are among the highest performing in Europe and have been achieving consistent health and...
Salmonellosis and ileitis – are they linked? Lawsonia intracellularis and Salmonella Typhimurium: they appear to be two separate gut bacteria. However, as...
"More attention please, for effects of feed on health" Should pigs receive feed for not only growth purposes, but to keep them healthy as well? For Prof Dr Josef...
Disease prevention is not growth promotion One of the most common confusions about antibiotic use in agriculture is the difference between preventative use...
Smart protein use needed for piglet health In the critical time around weaning, every little step has to be made as easily as possible for young piglets....
Optimising amino acids in swine diets For pig producers, failing to optimise dietary protein utilisation can result in significant negative impacts on...
Growth promotion with lactic acid bacteria With antibiotics, used for growth promotion and disease prevention, being banned in an increasing amount of...
"Antibiotics covered up a lot of issues" With antibiotics usage being heavily debated these days, increasingly the notion grows that animal health and...
Vaccination against ileitis via liquid feed Adding a vaccine to liquid feed – until recently this was an uncommon approach in the European Union. It has...
Keeping pathogens out with an iron discipline Is it possible to create a pig house environment that is virtually free from pathogens? Yes it is – it requires...
Rehabilitation & repair of the gut microflora in pigs A pig’s gut can work optimally when the total community of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses is diverse and...
Algae extracts to improve piglet gut health At what moment does a piglet need help? At weaning or does protection have to start sooner? Applying a strategy...
Key issues in designing feed for antibiotic-free pork All around the world, countries are aiming to reduce the usage of antibiotics. Nutrition obviously can play a...
Antimicrobial reduction in the spotlight at VIV Asia Seldom was a subject so topical at VIV Asia, as this year’s theme of antibiotic reduction. Causes, developments...
The role of alpha-monoglycerides in eubiotic nutrition Eubiotic nutrition combines modern technology with the use of non-antibiotic feed additives. The strategy is a...
Heading towards one method to register antibiotics use Is it possible to compare antibiotics usage data from one country to another? It takes some calculating, but...
WPX 2015 in pictures – main theme: antibiotics The gradual disappearance of antimicrobials as growth promoter was definitely the main theme at this year’s...
Video: Responsible livestock farming in US In new YouTube videos released, swine veterinarians Dr. Matthew Turner of North Carolina, United States and Dr....
PROBIOTICS IN PIGS: France With the use of antibiotics becoming increasingly unpopular in certain parts of Europe, the search for...