PED virus might be transmitted through air Airborne transmission should be considered as a potential route for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus (PEDv)...
Growth traits pigs affected by indirect genetic effects Production traits such as growth rate may depend on the social interactions between group members. Research from...
US: Advance boar testing at DNA Genetics DNA Genetics recently completed the installation of 80 FIRE (Feed Intake Recording Equipment) Pig Performance...
Asian genes help modern pig breeds Researchers at Wageningen University, the Netherlands, state that current-day highly prolific pig breeds are...
Mapping relationships between human and animal diseases Researchers at the University of Liverpool are building the world's most comprehensive database describing human...
Topigs and Ruibang sign JV agreement Ruibang, a private Chinese company, and Topigs China, have signed a strategic joint venture agreement.
Premier Nutrition acquires Roses Nutrition Premier Nutrition, part of AB Agri, announced that they have acquired the business of Roses Nutrition...
Consortium completes exome sequence in pigs PIC, a division of Genus, in cooperation with Edinburgh Genomics and the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin...
Canada increases pork business with China Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz continues his trade mission to China, where he has been showcasing Canada's...
People: Merck’s new senior technical services manager Merck Animal Health announced that Mark Engle, D.V.M, MS, has joined the company as a senior technical services...
MSU research: Curtail pig fighting on swine farms Fighting, a common behavior seen in groups of pigs, poses serious risks such as injury, infection, stunted...
Canada: Competitive advantage for swine exporters Dave MacKenzie, Member of Parliament for Oxford, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced an...
Project: Reduce piglet mortality in organic pig production Larger litter sizes and an extra kilo per pig at weaning – this is what scientists are aiming for in a new...
People: New marketing rep at Genesus, Vietnam Genesus Inc. is pleased to announce that Meggie Vo has joined Genesus in Vietnam as marketing representative....
NPPC: USDA's PEDv plan to focus on research, biosecurity The National Pork Producers Council is urging the US Department of Agriculture to commit resources to research...
Topigs and Norsvin merger announced at WPX Dutch breeder Topigs International and Norwegian breeding company Norsvin International have joined forces in a...
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...
BLOG: Antimicrobial use in pigs – where is it going? The European Commission is setting up a Focus Group under DG AGRI to look at the reduction of antibiotics in the...
A genetic approach to disease prevention For almost every animal disease that has been intensively and carefully investigated, evidence has been found...
Canada slaying suspect claims he was set up The Canadian pig farmer, accused of having murdered 26 women, told the police he was 'nailed to the cross'.
Allegations are 'hogwash', says accused pig farmer The Canadian pig farmer who is on trial for the murder of several women near the city of Vancouver told police...
Indonesian feed giant's new pig operation in Vietnam Indonesian feed giant Japfa Comfeed spread its wings into South East Asia. In 2012 they partnered with...
Column: Breed differences What the text books don't tell you about: Do breed differences matter? The textbooks are mostly silent on this...
Healthy sow gut - higher litter weight Sows have become more productive, resulting in more but vulnerable piglets. Simultaneously, sows endure large...
Mapping the pig genome using SNPs Many metaphors can be used when exploring the porcine genome. Is it a long road which needs signs, a forest with...
Why producing pigs in China is a big challenge The Chinese love pork – and in the future, more Chinese will love even more pork. With many limiting factors, it...
French pig cooperative eyes Chinese and Russian market It’s not only companies that roam the world in search of new markets. France’s largest pig cooperative Cooperl...
Chelated copper and zinc to fight coronary infections Coronary infections are becoming a more common problem now sows are kept increasingly in groups. Commonly,...
Always on the lookout for unexpected results It may sometimes be forgotten, but one of the leading pig research nations in the world is located far away from...
Epigenetics: The art of programming DNA What an animal looks like is not only just determined by its genetic material – it’s also dependent on what...
Health, feed, growth – Nothing happens in isolation Precision Livestock Farming is becoming very popular; many technologically driven companies are zooming into...
Can the US reach 30 p/s/y? - part 3 This is the final interview in this series done by Purina Animal Nutrition. In an attempt to discover if the US...
Can the US reach 30 p/s/y? – part 1 In an attempt to discover if the US is capable of reaching 30 piglets per sow per year (p/s/y), Purina Animal...
Sequenced pig genome - past and future tales Last year the first pig genome was sequenced by an international consortium. Having a reference, it is easier...
Polyphenols: Anti-oxidant alternative for vitamin E Vitamin E is an effective anti-oxidant and helps to protect against ageing and disease. It is also expensive...
The benefits of phytogenic feed additives After some initial confusion about the exact mode of action of phytogenic feed additives, ongoing research has...
Identifying problems in the pre-fattening period The importance of weaning is undisputed. But what about that other big transfer in a pig’s life – from nursery...
Photo report: Gerdes Farm - Germany Two years ago, Wilfried Gerdes, pig producer in the North East of Germany, decided to gradually move to Danish...