ASF China: Outbreaks in Hainan; on-farm monitoring Whilst African Swine Fever (ASF) has now also been confirmed from the island Hainan, China has allowed farms to...
CSF Japan: Over 75,000 pigs culled; wild boar vaccination In its battle to fight its own outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever (CSF), Japan has now reached a cull rate 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...
ASF China: Rabobank predicts 30% reduction of pork In a recent prediction of Rabobank, African Swine Fever is said to be decreasing the Chinese pork supply by 25...
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...
CSF found in Piauí state as Brazil starts eradication Brazil recently announced the launch of a programme to also eradicate Classical Swine Fever (CSF) from the last...
ASF Belgium: 10 new cases; EU pig prices rising The southern Belgian province of Luxembourg has had 2 relatively quiet weeks with 5 and 10 new cases of African...
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...
ASF China: Virus makes 1,400 km jump to Xinjiang China’s westernmost region Xinjiang has now also reported its 1st outbreak of African Swine Fever.
ASF Cambodia: 1st outbreak as virus travels south Many expected it to happen for some time, and yesterday it happened: the news broke that African Swine Fever has...
Preventing ASF entering Canada Pig industry leaders and farmers alike throughout North and South America are extremely concerned that African...
Wrapping up March: What is new in the world of pigs? March 2019 was the month of VIV Asia. Hence, this business update is full of updates, novelties and side events...
Pigs can transmit FMD prior to signs of sickness Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) virus spreads much more aggressively in pigs than previous research suggests,...
ASF Belgium: 708 infected wild boar; paths reopen The number of wild boar infected with the deadly virus African Swine Fever (ASF) in southern Belgium has grown...
ASF China: Slaughterhouse controls are tightened The Chinese authorities have released new guidelines for slaughterhouses to step up its actions to detect...
How to feed highly prolific sows well? Having 30 piglets per sow per year is starting to become common practice. At the same time, this puts pressure...
Do live pigs belong at global trade shows? Last week, the news broke that the annual US trade show World Pork Expo will be cancelled due do the emergence...
Have the courage to fight for increased sustainability Many people in agriculture reacted to the recent publication in The Lancet, which encourages eating less amounts...
What 1 pig can tell about ASF in China The situation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China appears out of control. Continental Asia will have to get...
Pig farming beyond zinc oxide and antibiotics As the end of therapeutic zinc oxide (ZnO) and in-feed antibiotics approaches, sharing knowledge and experiences...
Pig welfare in a time of crisis The recent outbreaks of African Swine Fever in Europe and Asia sometimes have far-reaching consequences, of...
The Fortress Farm – what does it look like? In previous contributions, pig management expert John Gadd gave a long checklist on how to be prepared as a...
Keeping ASF out: The Fortress Farm As African Swine Fever continues to make more victims in China, it is wise for any pig farmer worldwide to know...
Leftovers, ASF and sustainability With the ongoing spread of African Swine Fever in China, the use of swill has been identified as a culprit. No...
How to protect a pig farm from ASF? African Swine Fever (ASF) is the most worrying of the virus diseases at present, writes management expert John...
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...
African Swine Fever in Belgium? Don’t panic! As Spain fought hard in the 1980s and 1990s to eradicate African Swine Fever, the country has always had a...
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...
What will we feed pigs in the future? Which are the promising new feed sources and strategies to reduce pressure on natural resources while feeding or...
Leaving pig health to the next generation Pig health expert David Burch has been writing weblogs for Pig Progress for over 10 years. He now feels it is...
‘Sticker shock’ – also well-known in swine production The best inspiration for improvements in the swine business are often found when doing completely other things....
How Big Data can help improve pig health Soon, every farm worker will embrace biosecurity, vaccination protocols will be flawless and lung health...
ASF China: Pork supplies expected to shrink; case in Sichuan Bit by bit more background info is becoming available about the vastness of the African Swine Fever (ASF)...
Lisbeth Shooter from SEGES on alternatives to zinc oxide About 34 months – that is all that is left before zinc oxide for therapeutic use in pigs is phased out in the...
Using meat inspection data for better pig welfare The analysis of meat inspection data at slaughter suggests availability of genetic variation for most common...
Pros and cons of using phages and enzybiotics The world of health and nutrition is currently wondering how to tackle issues related to antibiotic resistance....
Managing the intestinal carriage of APEC Avian colibacillosis ranks as one of the most commonly encountered bacterial diseases in poultry worldwide and...
Can PCV2d be controlled using a PCV2a vaccine? Porcine Circovirus 2 (PCV2) has proved to be a very variable virus, and various genotypes are known around the...
By keeping FMD out, Korea’s swine sector ‘welcomed’ ileitis Foot-and-Mouth Disease rampaged through South Korea’s swine industry in 2010 and 2011. Since then, the country’s...
This idea could help gain control over ASF Almost concurrent with the first reported African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in Belgium, a Belgian startup...
Seed, feed and weed to improve pig gut health As antibiotics are increasingly on their way out of intensive animal production, it is good to take a look at...
RSPCA interview: "Positive solutions are the way forward" Not all animal welfare organisations are created equal: where some aim to confront, others look to cooperate....
Red and green algae promoting pig gut health Seaweed contains ‘sulphated polysaccharides’ – components that are not found in plants, yeast or microalgae. Yet...
Fermented liquid feed on the rise in Germany Mixing liquid feed with a lactobacilli culture has been on the rise in Germany in recent years. Benefits include...
How to tackle the versatility of PRRS? PRRS virus is known for its capacity to mutate. Worldwide, two major genotypes are known and so are many strains...
Lung lesions in slaughter pigs in 2017 Lung problems are commonplace in many swine farms around the globe. Where exactly are the problems the worst,...
Detecting fever with a phone app Mycoplasma suis, MMA, swine influenza, Classical Swine Fever or arthritis… The occurrence of fever is what all...
A good start is vital for healthy piglets Raising healthy piglets from start through weaning is a challenge not to be underestimated, impacting...
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...