USA: Antibiotics usage came down in 2017 The sales of medically important antimicrobials approved for use in food-producing animals decreased by 33% in...
TGE virus-resistant pigs created US researchers have produced a litter of pigs of which they claim they are genetically resistant to...
US study: Flies can spread PEDv A US study conducted earlier this year confirms that even a few flies have the ability to infect pigs with...
Truckers’ strikes hit Brazilian pig and poultry industry An 11-day spell of truckers’ strikes in May and June has cost the Brazilian pig and poultry sectors about...
Smithfield hit hard with fine for noise and smell pollution Neighbours of a huge pig production facility in the United States have been awarded over US$ 50 million by a...
Absence of protein can protect pig foetuses from PRRS The absence of an essential virus receptor protein in dams completely protects piglet foetuses from...
What systems require most energy in pig barns? American scientists have been investigating which applications inside swine barns require the most (fossil)...
China retaliates with higher import fees on US pork In China, US pork imports will be struck with an additional import tariff as from this week.
Auchan expands pork processing capacities in Russia French retailer Auchan has set up a new processing line in Lipetsk region, in cooperation with the Russian...
Dr Pearse Lyons, Alltech president and founder, dies at 73 Animal health and nutrition company Alltech has announced the passing of its founder and president, Dr Pearse...
US exported record amount of pork in 2017 The United States have closed off a record year in terms of pig meat trade volumes, reported the US Meat Export...
Mexico resumes pork exports as US declares Mexico CSF free Pork producers in all states of Mexico have been allowed to export pork and pork products into the United...
US study: Zinc does not promote MRSA in pigs American researchers have found that feeding zinc to young pigs does not play a major role in the emergence of...
WHO’s antimicrobial guidelines: Protest and applause A recent publication on the responsible use of antibiotics by the World Health Organization (WHO) has led to a...
Low-oil DDGS looks promising in US grow-finisher trials Grow-finisher pigs grow equally well when being fed low-oil DDGS instead of conventional DDGS. Also it does not...
Not all canola meal responds the same to phytase Not all kinds of canola meal respond in the same way to the addition of phytase, new US research shows. Canola...
Do live pigs belong at global trade shows? Last week, the news broke that the annual US trade show World Pork Expo will be cancelled due do the emergence...
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...
Pigs and hurricanes Recently, Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina, claiming over 5,000 pigs. As hurricanes continue to come,...
Q1 2018: Pig world, fasten your seatbelts There might be rough times ahead in terms of global pig prices, according to pig market expert Dr John Strak. In...
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...
Pain relief heading to the US Perhaps it went slightly unnoticed, but the introduction of a pain control product for cattle represents a...
The problem of protecting swine farmers through legislation In the United States, so-called ‘ag-gag laws’ are the cause of controversy. Although intended to protect pig...
What will president Trump mean for the pig industry? For just over a week, the United States has had a new president. Out went the Democrat Barack Obama, in came...
The classification of antimicrobials – a clash of views Over recent years there has been a divergence in views between the World Health Organisation (WHO) and...
MRSA in Danish pigs – what can we learn? The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has just published a MRSA risk assessment, which really includes...
BLOG: PEDv - what can we expect this winter? If we look at past data on a monthly basis, it is likely that the US is in for a marked increase of PEDv cases...
BLOG: Viral matters There have been a number of matters relating to viral infections in pigs that have tickled my interest recently.
Blog: The Five Freedoms – outdated and simply wrong I have not heard anyone criticise the Five Freedoms. They are so well known that they have their own Wikipedia...
BLOG: PEDV – A disaster waiting to happen in the EU Although we have African Swine Fever (ASF) knocking on our Eastern door, Europe needs to wake up to the...
BLOG: Diseases running west There is a somewhat unwanted parallel between North America and Europe at the moment, as in both continents,...
BLOG: Presenting about the P of Pigs I had wanted to talk about the subject of the ‘Fourth P’ for some time. The opportunity arose when I had the...
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....
Interview CEO Yingzi: Monitoring more than just pigs Chinese companies have, at a rapid pace, started to develop advanced technology to monitor, measure and manage...
Seed, feed and weed to improve pig gut health As antibiotics are increasingly on their way out of intensive animal production, it is good to take a look at...
How to tackle the versatility of PRRS? PRRS virus is known for its capacity to mutate. Worldwide, two major genotypes are known and so are many strains...
Helping pigs to be better prepared for disease pressure Using breeding and genetics to prepare pigs better for disease challenges that might be around – it may sound...
Cannulating pigs to learn about the digestion process What is the nutrient value of certain feed ingredients for pigs? In order to find that out, sometimes it’s...
Donald Trump and animal welfare By the end of the week, the United States will have a new president. As Donald Trump is getting ready to take...
Denmark’s pig production – modern, efficient, changing It’s difficult to find the right words to correctly describe the pig industry in Denmark. Thirsty for knowledge...
Lameness issues among the sow population On-farm lameness is a recognised concern across the livestock industry with significant economic implications....
Opportunity knocks for pigs as Cuba changes For a long time, Cuba has been somewhat left aside on a global scale. Now the country is slowly changing, the...
Pigs in the media in the US and UK Pig production and meat consumption were debated in several leading media in the USA as well as the UK this...
Tail docking: The final cut? Tail docking is applied to young piglets to avoid a potential problem later of tail biting. However, should the...
Light (III): 4 proofs that correct levels are vital In his penultimate piece about light, Pig Progress' resident expert on 'Pig Management', John Gadd gathers 4...
Genetic defects in pigs and how to deal with them Genetic defects arise from abnormalities in the genome. Many are visible at birth (congenital defects) but...
Elanco’s new direction: Vaccine innovation centre Animal health company Elanco opened a new Vaccines Innovation Center last week in Indiana, USA, emphasising the...
Harmful to pigs: Broken down phytate products Phytate is not the only element that has anti-nutritive effects in pig nutrition. When the product is gradually...
WPX 2015 in pictures – main theme: antibiotics The gradual disappearance of antimicrobials as growth promoter was definitely the main theme at this year’s...
VIV Asia 2015 through the lens - UPDATED More booths, more surface, more exhibitors and more visitors. The biennial animal husbandry trade show VIV Asia...
PHOTO REPORT: Agromek 2014 Only two weeks after the world of livestock met in Germany, now it’s the turn for Agromek in Herning, Denmark....
Photo Report: VIV China 2014 kicks off in Beijing VIV China 2014, held at the New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC) in Beijing, China kicked off on...
Video: Tourists on a pig farm – is it possible? To improve transparency about the US pig industry and counteract welfare claims, Fair Oaks Farms in the US state...
FARM VISIT: Fair Oaks Farms, Indiana, USA It’s a commonly heard remark: The general public have no clue what goes on inside a pig farm. Indiana’s Fair...
Video review: PEDv dominates at World Pork Expo The 2014 World Pork Expo attracted nearly 20,000 pork producers and other professionals from 32 countries to Des...
UPDATED - Photo Report: World Pork Expo 2014 Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) virus forms a major share of the topics discussed at this year’s edition of...
PHOTO REPORT: Anderson Farms, US Presenting ‘local’ and ‘fair’ food is a growing trend for some US restaurants. They even say they know their...
PHOTO REPORT: World Pork Expo 2013 Key issue at the 25th edition of the World Pork Expo is Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea. Until three weeks ago...
Video: Responsible livestock farming in US In new YouTube videos released, swine veterinarians Dr. Matthew Turner of North Carolina, United States and Dr....
TDM FARMS: North Carolina, United States With about 1 million breeding animals, North Carolina is the United States' second-largest swine state, despite...
WORLD PORK EXPO 2012: United States World Pork Expo 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa, has been a memorable one in more than one respect. Visitor numbers...
JUERGENS PRODUCE & FEED: Iowa, United States Is it possible to walk in and out of a swine barn without actually taking home the particular swine smell? Yes,...
WORLD PORK EXPO 2011: United States World Pork Expo 2011 started off in the midst of a scorcher. Between the burning sun, warm winds and barbecue...