Better pig performance by improving management Pork producers can increase growth performance and reduce mortality by improving facilities and management...
RESEARCH: Boar taint vaccination affecting pig prices Vaccinating against boar taint was shown to have a negative impact on pig prices paid by meatpackers in Germany.
Breeding orgs collaborate on Piétrain boars TOPIGS and SNW will now collaborate in the breeding of Piétrain terminal boars, which will result in more rapid...
Staying positive in times of challenges Kriek’s goal is to produce a late-maturing finisher pig which is a top quality animal.
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...
There’s money in pig house air The Netherlands has advanced far with capturing odorous substances from outgoing air from pig houses. The next...
Precise feed management at 45th Swine Research Days The latest edition of the French Pig Research Days, held in Paris, 5-6 February 2013 by the French Pig Research...
Gavrilovic ready to cover the European market With Croatia estimated to join the European Union in mid-2013, it is interesting to have a look at what the...
Portuguese use Pietrain to produce popular lean pork Portuguese - more than most Europeans - are fond of lean and fresh pork. So, for Portuguese pig producers, one...