First ASF cases discovered in Malaysia The first African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks have been reported from Malaysia.
ASF Germany/Poland: Border zone tops 4,000 victims The death toll of ASF amongst wild boar has exceeded the 4,000 mark.
ASF Hong Kong: First pig farm infected Hong Kong authorities have culled about 245 pigs on a farm site in the north of the city state.
ASF Germany: 2 core zones expanded, almost 600 boar dead Germany had to expand 2 of its 4 core zones to allow for the inclusion of recent ASF cases.
Pig farms can restart in Belgium’s ASF zone Belgium has started the repopulation of pig farms located in the region that was hit by ASF.
ASFv mutation in China: What does it mean on-farm? How does China’s pig industry deal with the aftermath of African Swine Fever?
Vietnam develops an ASF vaccine. What is the context? Research is going on at many places – but most is happening behind the scenes.
Antimicrobial usage in the US pig industry Tetracyclines were the largest class of antibiotics found on selected US farms in 2016 and 2017.
Warthog microbiota for partial protection against ASFv A Spanish study has shown that faecal microbiota transplantation may help against ASFv.
Effectiveness of chemical compounds against ASFv Polish researchers have been testing the effectiveness of a range of chemical compounds against ASF.
Fermented rapeseed meal impacts pig blood values Recent research showed that the use of fermented rapeseed meal in sow diets has numerous advantages.
DON in finishing pigs: Effect on feed intake Canadian researchers delved into the long-term effect of feeding the mycotoxin DON to finisher pigs.
Research project targets E. coli infection in pigs Canadian scientists are working on the development of edible antibody therapeutics.
How does ASFv spread within a feed mill? ASF can be widely distributed in a feed manufacturing environment, would the virus be introduced.
ASF Poland: Virus moves north into West Pomerania province The first 2 infected carcasses have been found in West Pomerania province.
Pigs are the latest GMO animal approved by the FDA ‘GalSafe’ pigs join salmon as genetically modified organisms approved for human consumption.
The importance of a transition weaning diet What should be the goals when formulating a good transition diet?
Mass depopulation on pig farms, what does science say? Currently we do not know enough, says, pig health and welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia.
ASF Germany: A fragile balance at the border Constructing a permanent fence against the spread of ASF in Germany is a race against the clock.
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...
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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...
Breeding for robustness as the way forward Dr Jenelle Dunkelberger, Topigs Norsvin’s geneticist for the US, is on top of this concept.
Controlling piglets’ microbial environment Every time new pigs enter a barn, biosecurity measures impact the level of infection pressure.
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.
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...