From Norway’s fjords into swine troughs That algae have a lot to offer for pig production is well-known. Less well-known, however, is that benefits also...
Norwegians looking for ‘fibre devouring’ pigs Pigs being fed on rapeseed – can they also thrive? This is the key of new international research, led by...
LA-MRSA suspected in a Norwegian pig herd A swine herd in North Trøndelag, Norway, is suspected of having LA-MRSA, according to Norway’s Food Safety...
Research: Pigs may help prevent human obesity A project jointly run by Aarhus University will focus on developing healthy foods that can prevent...
Topigs Norsvin takes genomic selection further Topigs Norsvin is taking genomic selection a step further: linking crossbred performance to pure line genotype.
World Nutrition Forum bringing together 800 experts The sixth edition of the World Nutrition Forum is expecting to bring together over 800 experts from 83 countries...
US: July meat export volumes lower US red meat exports slowed in July, the first time this year that year-over-year export volumes were lower for...
Chinese pork exports reap benefits of Russian ban The world's largest pork producer, Chinese company WH Group, has announced plans to begin deliveries of pork to...
Climate expert to speak at Biomin’s World Nutrition Forum Professor Jorgen Randers, one of the authors of the famed Club of Rome publication “Limits to Growth” and...
Norway takes firm action against MRSA Norway will clean all pig farms where Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is found.
Topigs and Norsvin merger announced at WPX Dutch breeder Topigs International and Norwegian breeding company Norsvin International have joined forces in a...
People: New CEO, director for Danish Pig Research Centre Director Claus Fertin, 45, has been appointed as the new CEO for the Danish Pig Research Centre (DPRC) and Klaus...
New EU project to reduce tail biting, docking Can tail biting in pigs be avoided without the farmer having to resort to docking the pigs’ tails? Scientists...
Norsvin and Topigs sign agreement Topigs and Norsvin have signed a strategic agreement that marks the start of a long-term collaboration between...
RESEARCH: Group housed lactating sows score well In group housing systems for lactating sows, technical results achieved can be similar to systems housing...
Growth repressing effect of ZinPot on E.coli pathogenic... In late August, about 1000 participants came from more than 40 countries to the Annual Meeting of the European...
MRSA in Danish pigs – what can we learn? The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has just published a MRSA risk assessment, which really includes...
ESVAC data - Antibiotic use dropped 10% The ESVAC data for 2011 showed that in the 20 European countries that reported for 2010 and 2011 that there was...
Iceland follows Norway to increase pig welfare Iceland, located between Europe and Northern America, is mostly known for its seafood. However, pigs are also...
"Breeding is more than aiming for good FCR" In mid 2014, breeding companies Topigs (the Netherlands) and Norsvin (Norway) announced their merger. More than...
Opportunities for Russian pork producers However sad the cause, this week’s one-year food ban announced by the Russian president Putin appears to be good...
Production performance among lactating loose housed... Farrowing crates for lactating sows have been prohibited in Norway since 2003. The Norwegian Landrace/Yorkshire...
Europe moves away from conventional castration The year 2009 might provide a lot of answers for those eager to find out what pig production will be like...
Stress remains in spite of expensive shot Pig farmer Lars Hulleberg complies to Norwegian laws and has his piglets anaesthetised before castration. It is...