Facial recognition for detecting pig emotions At UK academic institutes, modern facial recognition technology is being used in an attempt to detect different...
Training, tails and treasure in Pig Progress, issue 2 Training young piglets to eat from an early age is essential to get them through weaning well. That, in short is...
Branched chains for enrichment in pig houses Branched chains should be implemented widely and in the short term as a 1st step towards, and benchmark for,...
ASF can easily be transmitted in water and feed African Swine Fever virus (ASFv) can be easily transmitted orally through both water as well as feed, according...
Pig welfare and artificial intelligence key at JRP The themes of pig welfare as well as artificial intelligence were the main topics at the 51st edition of the...
Chinese create transgenic pig resistant to CSF The use of transgenic pigs can reduce economic losses related to Classical Swine Fever (CSF), according to...
Glässer’s Disease: Future treatments may include probiotics Probiotics may well have a role to play in future prevention of Glässer’s Disease, a respiratory problem...
On-demand: Webinar on dietary stress at weaning Which strategies exist to overcome dietary stress at weaning? And why is it important to know when to act with...
Genetics may help to measure pig welfare Pig welfare might be improved by using genetic techniques, according to research at the University of...
"Every pig producer can limit consequences of PRRS" More knowledge about PRRS virus should lead to a more targeted fight against that disease, which is difficult to...
Testing African leaf meal in finisher pig diets South African researchers have observed good performance results when adding leaf meal from a native African...
ASF takes centre stage at Leman China Swine Conference It needs no further debate that awareness about African Swine Fever is sky-high in China. So much could be noted...
TGE virus-resistant pigs created US researchers have produced a litter of pigs of which they claim they are genetically resistant to...
Where did China’s ASF infection come from? Just over 2 months ago, the African Swine Fever virus was confirmed in the world’s largest swine country: China....
Music by Bach makes pigs grow better Recent research suggests that classical symphonies can contribute to animal welfare and improve zootechnical...
What feed measures could reduce ASF spread? The handling of feed ingredients as well as the use of porcine plasma are both being looked at critically, now...
Sow mortality in the US – 1 year later In a recent comprehensive US research, 20% of sow mortality was attributed to prolapse. While appreciating that...
Early indicators for tail biting in pigs Should pigs in the EU keep the end of their tails, or should tails be docked in the 1st days of the pigs’ lives...
And the winners are… Neonatal piglets The shape of sow legs or that of newborn piglets’ heads, feeding of gestating sows or playing music in the...
3 things pig farm writers should never forget Just over a month ago, pig management expert looked back to his 3,000 articles he wrote ever since he started...
Do your pig farm workers understand you? At universities, exciting novel techniques can be developed, but how much of that gets implemented if pig farm...
Correct layouts when moving pigs manually Moving pigs can be quite a nuisance if the animals don’t cooperate, pig management expert John Gadd wrote in a...
Why a good pig farm can’t do without technology Labour shortage is one of the major problems in modern-day swine production. Yet, switching to technology to...
Tips and tricks for moving pigs around Pigs on the move inside the farm – it’s a poorly covered topic in textbooks according to swine management expert...
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...
Improvement in pig welfare through collaboration At both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, issues of pig welfare are being discussed. US-based welfare expert Dr...
Lost pig treasures under the bed From time to time, it’s wise to look back and plough through your own pig archives, says nutrition and health...
Decreasing sow stall use - in stages Animal welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garica noted a lot of interest at the 2nd edition of the Tri-State Sow...
What if… we create an artificial pig model? What do cartoon vehicles and pig production have in common? More than you would think. Nutrition technology...
10 pig farms worth visiting across the globe From the United States to China and back again – that in short was the 2017 edition of Pig Progress’ farm tours....
Finding trusted resources in swine nutrition Picking the right feed additives in swine diets is easier said than done, writes swine nutrition technology...
Farmers, research and group lactation…Scientists, be alert! With all the rapid legal changes and social demands that agriculture is facing, farmers are becoming more and...
Cooling pads for sows during farrowing and lactation For sows to feel well in the farrowing and lactation house, its best that temperatures do not rise too high....
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....
A better method to measure sow herd efficiency Comparing sow herd performance is not always easy as sometimes different farms apply different calculations or...
Improving the use of fibre in pig feed Much is being said about fibres in swine diets these days, but let us take a step back. What exactly are dietary...
Managing the intestinal carriage of APEC Avian colibacillosis ranks as one of the most commonly encountered bacterial diseases in poultry worldwide and...
Neal Matthews, PIC: "Achieving that perfect piece of pork" Being a meat scientist at a breeding company requires a lot of patience. After all, most work focuses on a phase...
A balanced approach in sow and piglet diets Correct feed and correct feed ingredients help both sows and piglets perform better. If in diets, everything is...
A tropical view on heat stress in sows Heat stress in pigs can vary strongly depending on the region where the animals are being kept. As a tropical...
Canola meal in swine nutrition Canola meal can be used as a cost-effective protein substitute for other protein sources such as soya bean meal...
Future looks bright for better pig welfare in China It is clear that there is a growing interest in animal welfare in China with the first official welfare...
An easy farrowing enhances piglet health Sometimes, when humans feel bad, early help can help them to perform as usual, which in turn helps them to be...
The genius who solved the porcine ileitis puzzle Ever wondered why ileitis in pigs is caused by a bacteria called ‘Lawsonia’? That is because the pathogen was...
"More attention please, for effects of feed on health" Should pigs receive feed for not only growth purposes, but to keep them healthy as well? For Prof Dr Josef...
Belgium: A small country with a big pig footprint Belgium houses over 6 million pigs in an area as big as Maryland. Mind you – the pig density gets even bigger...
Photo Report: Swine Experimental Centre, Spain The Swine Experimental Centre near Segovia, Spain, is full of all kinds of measuring equipment – with only one...