SPACE: Castration headache for French pig farmers Piglet castration without the use of anaesthesia will be banned in France as from January 1, 2022.
Cooperl: Interest in pig manure separation is growing There is a growing interest in the Trac system, which separates liquid and solid manure directly.
JRP France: Pork quality, sow postures and gut health The 53rd Swine Research Days (JRP) took place in the form of a virtual congress.
Using alternative sources for copper and zinc in pig feed A recent webinar touched upon the latest developments in supplying zinc and copper to weaner pigs.
5 pig innovations awarded at virtual SPACE Although SPACE was cancelled, the Innov‘SPACE awards were handed out on September 15.
France: Many pig producers consider to stop castrating 10 pig producers’ organisations in Western France are considering to stop castrating piglets.
Pigs identify voice as part of humans The animals responded differently to human presence when no voice was broadcasted.
UPDATED: French, Dutch abattoir staff test positive for... A Vion slaughterhouse in the Dutch city of Groenlo was closed down last week.
Covid-19: SPACE 2020 also cancelled France’s annual animal husbandry show SPACE is taken off the calendar.
Focus on pig feed efficiency at JRP in France Feed is always the star of the French Swine Research Days (JRP). At the 52nd edition of the JRP, held in Paris,...
Spain ranks 1st for pork exports outside the EU Since the beginning of this year, Spain has taken over the EU’s top position on the list of pork exporters to...
Review SPACE: Attention for environment and welfare A reduced environmental pressure has been one of the major points of attention at the agricultural trade show...
ASF Belgium: 500+ wild boar infected; inner zone extended The total count of wild boar infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) virus has grown to 522 in southern Belgium....
Pig welfare and artificial intelligence key at JRP The themes of pig welfare as well as artificial intelligence were the main topics at the 51st edition of the...
ASF Belgium: 400+ infected boar; France steps up measures The count of wild boar in Belgium that contracted African Swine Fever (ASF) has risen to 405. So far, no...
SPACE 2021: Bit by bit, the buzz is getting back Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek was happy to cross the borders again and take a look around.
BLOG: Antibiotic bans – past, present and future Antimicrobial substances have played a very important role in pig production for decades, whether originally...
ESVAC data - Antibiotic use dropped 10% The ESVAC data for 2011 showed that in the 20 European countries that reported for 2010 and 2011 that there was...
BLOG: Antimicrobial use monitoring – what is the best... Following on from my last weblog, how should we move forward with monitoring of antimicrobial use in pigs in the...
BLOG: Pioneering in the East I must admit – it was a bit of a gamble. When travelling out for the China Animal Husbandry Expo I was not sure...
France, pigs and 2013 Walking around at the annual livestock show SPACE in Rennes, I wondered how France is doing with regard to the...
Andouille Back in France to attend this year's edition of the livestock show SPACE in Rennes – and had a first brief...
SPACE: Can we deglobalise pig production? Most European countries are facing a serious economic crisis leading some to people think (or dream) about new...
SPACE: French animal production, trends and 2010 forecasts With the agricultural show SPACE coming up early September, it is time to zoom in on France. Except for sheep,...
SPACE: France facing the crisis After a fall of agricultural income in 2008 (-11% in real terms, after two years of exceptional growth), French...
Sulphur and sulphate in diets: is it a concern? There is a rising concern about the excess of sulphur sources in pigs' diets.
Heat stress is not only an environmental issue Heat stress is complex, and the best way to tackle it is to seek a range of solutions.
A model to adapt pig buildings to climate In the PigSys project, IFIP and INRAE developed a model-based tool for multicriteria evaluation.
Traditional pork taste that has stood the test of time This French innovation focuses on meat quality and the union of a local breed, land and men.
Carbohydrase and its impact on pig performance Of all enzymes used, phytases and carbohydrases are the most regularly added to pig diets.
Weighing up the effect of parity and prolificacy Kalinat, a combination of the words ‘quality’ and ‘natality’, was created by Alban Berthelot.
Improving microbiota while preventing inflammation With use of antibiotics being challenged, the development of alternatives is a must.
Planes full of breeding pigs head to China The Chinese pig industry will leave no stone unturned to get back to business.
A global league table for pig production Brexit or no Brexit? An imminent break by the UK from the rest of the European Union may soon happen – but even...
Manure surplus solved by selling it French swine farmer Bernard Rouxel joined the initiative of French pig cooperative Cooperl to start with a new...
Yeast: Impact on digestion and energy use The effect of S. cerevisiae boulardii on fermentation and energy metabolism is of great interest in all types of...
Interview: Asserva’s CEO talks about total pork traceability Imagine: when buying a piece of pork, just scanning a barcode will give all the information as to where the pig...
Eastern France: Fewer pigs, a better eye for details Think of ‘France’ and ‘pigs’, and the name of Britanny is not far off. Yet not all pigs are produced in this...
A collective unit for farrowing of 19,000 piglets By 2013 it has been law in the European Union to keep gestating sows in groups. For many smaller-sized farmers,...
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...
Antibiotic use and resistance in people There seems to be a constant barrage of attacks against antibiotic use in the pig industry at the moment by all...
Updated: SPACE 2015 - Highlights & novelties This year’s edition of the annual French show for animal husbandry SPACE, in Rennes, had a great deal of...
VIV Asia 2015 through the lens - UPDATED More booths, more surface, more exhibitors and more visitors. The biennial animal husbandry trade show VIV Asia...
Photo Report: SPACE 2014 The annual French trade show SPACE was held last week in Rennes, Brittany, France and attracted many visitors...
FARM VISIT: Earl Menguy, France It isn’t quite clear whether France has fully met all new EU guidelines with regard to group housing for...
SPACE 2011: France SPACE 2011 takes place at a time of high feed prices, stressful carcass prices, tightening legislation, larger...
Live at the show 2009 The 23rd edition of the annual agricultural trade show SPACE, was held in Rennes, France, from 15-18 September.
Photo report, SPACE 2009: France The 23rd edition of the international livestock show SPACE, held in Rennes, France, was held 15-18 September,...
Innovations at SPACE 2009: France Several companies introduced new products at SPACE 2009, held in Rennes, France, 15-18 September 2009. A...