Kazakhstan builds new pig genetics centre, to stop crisis In order to overcome the country’s decade-long crisis in pig production, Kazakhstan’s pig industry has launched...
British Pig & Poultry Fair: Bullish atmosphere seen The atmosphere at this year's British Pig & Poultry Fair was pretty bullish, with more smiles than frowns, as...
Steam pelleting and enzyme supplementation assessed When diets are fed in liquid form, prior steam pelleting of the diets and enzyme supplementation do not provide...
Higher creep feed intake? Try butterscotch flavour Adding flavours to creep feed may be a method to stimulate early exploratory behaviour, feed intake and...
Birth weight and genetics point to good growth Pigs with a high birth weight and the right genetic background perform better and achieve higher results during...
Study: Effect of MOS on pig growth and feed efficiency ABSTRACT: The study carried out by The Department of Animal Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus, was...
Hypor exports breeding pigs to Asia Pig genetics specialist, Hypor, has expanded its worldwide genetic base further by supplying breeding pig stock...
Chinese study: Effects of probiotics on pig performance Research carried out by Chinese scientist suggests that the use of several dietary probiotics improved growth...
New partnership with JSR Genetics In a joint venture to improve the sustainability of island nation São Tomé and Principe’s food supply, the...
Xylanase: No effect in liquid diets for weaner pigs Results from recent research does not provide support for supplementing wheat-based liquid diets for weaner pig...
Hypor: Standardising the use of Genomic Selection Global pig genetics specialist, Hypor, is standardising the use of Genomic Selection in its breeding program....
Danish 'bacon pig' preserved The Danish Landrace 1970 – also known as the 'Bacon Pig' – has received a genetic boost. By using frozen semen,...
Danish research: Duroc genetics are more profitable Using Duroc semen instead of Piétrain in pig production results in considerable financial gains per sow from...
Column: Breed differences What the text books don't tell you about: Do breed differences matter? The textbooks are mostly silent on this...
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...
CPF steps up its presence in the Philippines For more than one reason, the Philippines is considered interesting for investments. Thailand-based Charoen...
Hermitage Seaborough boosts UK pig industry Hermitage Seaborough has invested in a new AI facility in the UK. The site is located in Cambridge, near major...