Stable flies may transmit PCV2 and Mycoplasma The stable fly is a carrier of Porcine Circovirus 2 and haemotrophic Mycoplasma.
On-demand: 1st Webinar on gut health 2 webinars were devoted to gut health in pigs during the Misset International Webinar Week, held 16-20 November...
European Commission declares Belgium ‘free from ASF’ The European Commission has declared Belgium formally free from African Swine Fever (ASF).
ASF Germany: New phase in battle starts; count at 150 Germany’s minister of agriculture has stated the country has entered a new phase in fighting ASF.
ASF Germany: Saxony reports first positive wild boar African Swine Fever virus (ASFv) has made its entrance in a second state in Germany: Saxony. This state borders...
IPVS to discuss pig industry challenges until 2050 In a virtual event on November 3, viewers get a glimpse of the future challenges in pig production.
CSF Japan: Outbreak flares up, disease-free status lost The latest outbreak of Classical Swine Fever was discovered on September 25 in Takasaki City.
ASF Germany: Hotspot vanished; count at 70 wild boar An alleged ASF hotspot, discovered by a drone last week, appears to have vanished.
ASF Germany: Group of sick and dead wild boar found The group was discovered on the island Küstrin-Kietz, which is part of the northern infection zone.
Sugars might help to extend viability of pig sperm If sperm maturation can be slowed, sperm viability could be extended.
Hopes for regionalisation policy with ASF in Germany ASF in Germany could push the world’s largest pork importers to change their impor policies.
Webinar on feed safety and security (and ASF) The series will kick off on October 7th. Unsurprisingly, ASF also plays a role in the first webinar.
ASF Germany: Virus hops to the north; total at 38 cases An infected wild boar was shot 60km to the north of the first set of outbreaks in Germany.
ASF Germany: Fight is intensified; 32 boar found infected So far, the virus has been established in carcasses of wild boar in 2 border districts.
ASF Germany: 5 more infected wild boar confirmed That means that the reported finding last week Thursday was not an isolated incident.
ASF confirmed in wild boar in Germany A wild boar carcass in Brandenburg state, Germany, has been found to be infected with the African Swine Fever...
ASF Asia: Wild boar as virus reservoir Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek follows the ASF outbreaks in wild boar.
ASF Germany: 10 questions on what is next? Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek searches for answers on 10 questions about ASF in Germany.
The future of pig production: Welcome to the Green Deal Antibiotics, zinc oxide, consumer and retailer demands, African Swine Fever… As if there weren’t enough...
Taking the life of a pig is never an easy choice Euthanising animals is certainly not the nicest part of a pig caretaker’s job. How can we make sure that...
Where Covid-19 and African Swine Fever meet ‘The big unknown’, that is a label that fits perfectly on the current Covid-19 virus, according to Pig Progress...
Addressing the complexities in pig production A recent episode of the programme ‘60 Minutes’ in the United States led to critical reactions in the US swine...
All about sows, udders and MMA (part 2) How do normal udders feel? Perhaps a simple question and perhaps the answers are well-known. Now what to do when...
Around the world in 10 pig farms The year 2019 has flown by – and Pig Progress would like to wrap up this exciting year again, just like years...
All about sows, udders and MMA (part 1) The letters ‘MMA’ sound familiar to many pork producers having sows on-farm. What causes the 3 underlying...
Oops, a dead pig on the shore. Now what? African Swine Fever confronts national authorities with sensitive dilemmas. Of course it is great to be able to...
A long list of common stress factors for pigs Stress can have a negative impact on the immunity in pigs – and which type of stress affects them most depends...
Prudent antimicrobial use: The best to boost productivity Farmers all over the EU are working hard to reduce the use of antibiotics in animal production. Although this...
Immunity: What can pig farmers do themselves? Immunity in pig production is not a particularly easy subject. It all starts with producing knowing what they...
Pig Welfare Symposium: Rounding up the pig people Often swine events tend to be specialised, aiming at one specific part of the industry. In that respect, the Pig...
One more note on the Zero Zinc Summit… If there is one thing the Zero Zinc Summit in Denmark showed, it was that finding alternatives to zinc oxide is...
Zero Zinc Summit: How to replace ZnO? Veterinary and nutritionist experts from all over the world met in Copenhagen, Denmark, in late June 2019, for...
Germany’s plan to be ASF-free again Neither farmers nor hunters are entirely convinced the right approach has been taken.
SwineTalks: Online insights in biosecurity Pig Progress attended SwineTalks and homed in on speakers addressing (respiratory) health issues.
Measuring the effectiveness of swine barn air filters Many farmers have invested in swine barn air filters. How can their effectiveness be measured?
Protecting Brazil from pig diseases Technical director of the Pig Producers Association Charli Ludtke talks about keeping pigs healthy.
Enhancing pig herd health in a dash Irish farmer Patrick Ryan uses a dashboard system to improve the health of his pig herd.
Interview Fernanda Almeida: IPVS president for 2 more years Dr Fernanda Almeida was an undergraduate student when the International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) congress...
African Swine Fever in Belgium – a look back Belgium has hopes that by autumn 2020, the status 'free from ASF' can be obtained again.
4 good reasons to rethink genetic selection Could it be time for a fundamental rethink? Discover 4 reasons why this might be the case.
Industry Brazil points out medicine shortage risk Brazilian livestock producers have been using their stocks since March, but supply may be a problem.
ASF is a growing problem for Poland The number of cases in the west of the country continues to rise.
Lean solution to fatten profits on pig farms The EU PiG Innovation Group aims to discover and share best practices and innovations in swine production. The...
Keeping pigs cool when temperatures spike Pig farmer John van Paassen invented a fogging system that reduces the temperature of incoming air.
Planes full of breeding pigs head to China The Chinese pig industry will leave no stone unturned to get back to business.
Covid-19: Smithfield shuts US pork plant indefinitely The coronavirus outbreak leads to major disruptions of the pork supply chain in Northern America.
ASF Poland: Why the virus can roam freely in Western Poland There are several reasons why African Swine Fever has free reign in Western Poland.
Pigs and poultry not susceptible for SARS-CoV-2 The FLI started infection studies in pigs, chickens, fruit bats and ferrets several weeks ago.
2 tips to create the right farrowing environment Mature sows perform best when room temperatures are between 18-21°C (65-70°F), while young piglets require a...
Updated - Photo Report: IPVS Congress, Cancún, Mexico The 23rd edition of the International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress has kicked off in Cancún, Mexico....
Video: Responsible livestock farming in US In new YouTube videos released, swine veterinarians Dr. Matthew Turner of North Carolina, United States and Dr....
Showing FFA Pigs for Auction : Show Pig Health Issues Some health issues for pigs, such as upper respiratory infections, requires a veterinarian and antibiotics....
ALLTECH SYMPOSIUM: United States Being sustainable in times of crisis? Is that realistic or not? This was the theme of the 25th International...