ASF Vietnam: OIE confirms 2,000+ new outbreaks The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has received new outbreak updates from Vietnam, confirming that...
Interview: Zoetis shifts from treatment to prevention The topic of antibiotic resistance caused by misuse and over-use of antibiotics in pigs and other types of...
ASF Poland: Restricted zones keep exports rolling There is no doubt that African Swine Fever in Poland is causing the pork industry significant harm but exports...
Immediate ‘beep’ if pig farm biosecurity is ignored A new preliminary study in Canada examines how technology used in hospitals can boost protocol compliance rates...
British NPA rings the alarm after several cases of SD The British National Pig Association has recently highlighted the need for producers to adhere to the strictest...
Czechia officially free from African Swine Fever Czechia is the 1st country in the EU to be officially declared free from African Swine Fever (ASF) after it was...
How will China’s antibiotic plans affect the pig industry? China’s authorities have launched a pilot programme aiming to eliminate the use of antibiotics in feed for pigs,...
ASF China: Kitchen waste blamed; outbreaks in the south The Chinese ministry of agriculture has identified various reasons for the quick introduction and spread of...
ASF takes centre stage at Leman China Swine Conference It needs no further debate that awareness about African Swine Fever is sky-high in China. So much could be noted...
Colombia’s pig industry on the alert as FMD strikes Colombia’s pig industry is on a higher level of alert since the country has reported 2 cases of Foot-and-Mouth...
ASF Belgium: Army blamed, plea for more fencing, 26 cases Belgian media have identified a 3rd possible route as to how African Swine Fever might have entered the country:...
New issue of Pig Progress focuses on heat stress The latest edition of Pig Progress has been printed – and it is hot! The magazine touches on heat stress in...
Biosecurity, ASF and large litters: ESPHM review Large litters, African Swine Fever, the importance of biosecurity…the 10th edition of the European Symposium of...
‘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...
Scientific survey: How about swill feed for pigs? Professionals in the UK swine business do not necessarily reject the re-introduction of swill in swine feed, if...
Pig Progress goes on-farm in Vietnam in latest issue In the 1st edition of Pig Progress in 2018, we take a look behind the scenes at a large farm near Ho Chi Minh...
10 Key questions about the risk of ASF African Swine Fever made its entrance into Western Europe as well as China this fall, causing a lot of...
20 Reasons why Asia has to fear ASF African Swine Fever (ASF) has entered China and it is very likely that the outbreaks will have far-reaching...
How Big Data can help improve pig health Soon, every farm worker will embrace biosecurity, vaccination protocols will be flawless and lung health...
Comparing antibiotic resistance in pigs Great strides are being made in the EU to reduce antibiotic use in pigs. Health expert David Burch thought it...
Pig farm biosecurity, are we doing it right? Ask Jeroen! Belgian veterinary scientist Jeroen Dewulf and his team have been at the forefront of biosecurity in pig farms...
Healthy pigs: Is all-in all-out the right concept? With the urgent need to reduce the use of antibiotics, biosecurity becomes essential for the growth of healthy...
BLOG: Eradication of diseases - to reduce antibiotic use The EU’s DG –Agri’s European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI)...
BLOG: Definitions, definitions, definitions Without some proper definitions how are we meant to determine the significance of the new European Commission...
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?
This idea could help gain control over ASF Almost concurrent with the first reported African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in Belgium, a Belgian startup...
New tool helps monitor pig welfare during transport Pigs and other livestock are travellers these days, being brought from one farm to the other – or to the...
Improving biosecurity and pig flow management The importance of biosecurity does not need any further introduction. Awareness of pathogens and how they can...
How to prevent ASFv getting onto pig farms African Swine Fever (ASF) is slowly creeping towards western Europe, affecting mostly wild boar populations. It...
PED revisited – how did Manitoba cope in 2017? Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED), wasn’t that a virus that happened a few years ago? Well, not exactly. The...
Disease prevention is not growth promotion One of the most common confusions about antibiotic use in agriculture is the difference between preventative use...
M. hyo: Why early treatment is important Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is one of the main culprits with regard to Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex (PRDC)...
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...
Helping pigs to be better prepared for disease pressure Using breeding and genetics to prepare pigs better for disease challenges that might be around – it may sound...
Responsible use of antibiotics in the Asia Pacific region Globally huge steps are being taken in reducing the use of antibiotics, and the Asia Pacific region is also...
On top of every movement in and around the farm Checklists and trainings are welcomed instruments to make farm staff aware of the need for good biosecurity....
A meeting place for Latin America’s pig industry For about 2 years, pig professionals from all over Latin America have found their way to the city of...
Tools to aid pig producers with biosecurity and management Biosecurity is not only a matter of disinfecting and fencing – above all it is a matter of mentality. Being...
Do probiotics clean pig nursery units better? About correct cleaning and disinfecting of pig houses, many different opinions exist. Belgian researchers...
Antibiotics measures: A global overview Animal health expert David Burch dives deep into antimicrobial legislation and summarised it clearly on a global...
Research: Profitably moving away from antibiotics Reducing antibiotics while choosing alternative strategies to ensure animal health can lead to €2.67 more profit...
Photo report: Dan Yu Breeding Farm, China The Danish pig industry is rapidly building up its presence on the shores of China. In recent years, a breeding...