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.
Vietnam develops an ASF vaccine. What is the context? Research is going on at many places – but most is happening behind the scenes.
Climate trial unit for Trouw swine research centre Trouw Nutrition has added a new barn to its Swine Research Centre in the Netherlands.
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.
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.
ASF Germany: Number of cases in wild boar tops 300 The number of cases of African Swine Fever in wild boar in Germany exceeded the 300 mark mid-December. The total...
ASF Russia: Virus hits commercial farm in Samara Russia’s veterinary watchdog confirmed an ASF outbreak at the Severny Klyuch farm in Samara region.
Podcast: China and the post-ASF era Dr Wayne Johnson explains what it is like to work in China these days.
Peru opens its market for Spanish pig meat After a long process that started in 2018, Peru has opened its market for Spanish pig meat.
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 Asia: Wild boar as virus reservoir Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek follows the ASF outbreaks in wild boar.
Quarterly update: All change as ASF arrives in Germany Dr John Strak considers how the discovery of ASF-infected wild boar is affecting pig prices.
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...
How Covid-19 impacts even Pig Progress The rapid spread of the recent coronavirus (Covid-19) affects or has affected the daily life of virtually...
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...
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...
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.
Tackling ileitis by boosting immunity Adopting resilient control solutions is becoming increasingly important.
Farm visit: Farming wild boar in times of ASF How are wild boar farmed in Finland? And how can they be protected properly?
A hot innovation disinfecting pig trucks The DrySist system effectively disinfects trucks to improve biosecurity on swine farms.
Combining sensors for better climate control The PigSys project considers a whole system improvement.
Germany’s plan to be ASF-free again Neither farmers nor hunters are entirely convinced the right approach has been taken.
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...
Working on feed biosecurity with the ice block challenge Scientists investigated the effect of additives on mitigating the transmission of viral diseases.
African Swine Fever in Belgium – a look back Belgium has hopes that by autumn 2020, the status 'free from ASF' can be obtained again.
ASF Poland: Why the virus can roam freely in Western Poland There are several reasons why African Swine Fever has free reign in Western Poland.
Pigs and poultry not susceptible for SARS-CoV-2 The FLI started infection studies in pigs, chickens, fruit bats and ferrets several weeks ago.
China’s pig industry will rise like a phoenix Most estimates indicate a reduction of China's pig industry of more than 50%. What does this mean?
Interview: Transfer of Covid-19 to pigs is unlikely The transfer of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to pigs and other livestock is virtually impossible, but it...