Portuguese protest against ‘American’ Iberian ham Portuguese agricultural organisations launched a protest mid-August against what they call misuse of ‘Iberian...
Covid-19: US pork sector rocked by company closure Read the overview of the most recent Covid-19 developments in the North American market.
Covid-19: Crisis in US pork sector is not over yet Pig farmers are calling on the federal government for financial help to deal with losses.
Prize for predicting best temperatures for piglets The study is called ‘Prediction of Optimum Supplemental Heat for Piglets’.
US tops pork exporters to China despite dispute The United States are benefiting from the phase one trade deal with China in terms of pork exports.
Why do pigs benefit from copper? US researchers have shed additional light on why copper benefits the pig’s Feed Conversion Rates.
How to slow pig growth due to Covid-19? A study focused on reducing protein sources from the pigs' diets.
Is Minnesota’s water quality good for weaners? Water is important to the health and performance of pigs, and its quality can differ.
Covid-19: North America’s pig industry holding steady For the third week in a row, US pig processing has stayed above 90% of normal capacity.
Covid-19: US pork industry may see profits mid-2021 These are the main Covid-19 developments in North America this week.
Controlling feral pigs in the US and Canada Feral pigs are a growing problem in North America. While a national control strategy is now in place in the US...
Covid-19: US pig backlog sparks interest for automation As US packing plants struggle with a historic pig backlog, euthanasia continues.
Covid-19: US pig backlog may rise to 10 million Iowa, the nation’s top hog-producing state, has managed so far to avoid large-scale euthanasia.
ONE: What constitutes the ‘best’ pig farm? All pig farms strive to be the best in the business, but some farms have a longer road to travel.
Covid-19 update: 2 US pork processors change course US packing plants are now in their second month of required continued operation under US law.
Covid-19 crisis hits US pig production hard Pork producers in the US and Canada face immediate problems due to Covid-19.
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...
Pig farms and the winds of change Although Covid-19 has not affected pigs directly, the effects of the human virus are having a profound effect on...
Quarterly update: A tale of 2 viruses Pig market expert Dr John Strak shares a tale of 2 viruses in his quarterly update.
Maternal and neonatal pig nutrition: some creative ideas Swine nutrition technology expert Dr Casey Bradley looks back on her time in the NICU.
How to deal with finisher pigs in overstocked pens? What can pork producers do to relieve the stress in crowded pig houses?
Quarterly update: Global outlook driven by Covid The global outlook is very different now and it is time for a reboot.
4 tips on how to feed pigs sustainably and profitably “What is not cool today may become the next norm of tomorrow” – wise words by pig nutrition technology expert Dr...
Where Covid-19 and African Swine Fever meet ‘The big unknown’, that is a label that fits perfectly on the current Covid-19 virus, according to Pig Progress...
Quarterly update: Good fortune for pig producers in 2020 A few wild boar crossing a river in Europe – or one tweet by the US president. Small unforeseen things like...
Optimistic vs pessimistic pigs Can pigs actually be optimistic or pessimistic? Or is it even possible to assess pig feelings? There has been...
Trade wars and ASF: The global pork market mid-2019 Every quarter, international pig market expert Dr John Strak takes a look into the previous months and analyses...
The contrasting worlds of pig meat production How do the LLDC compare to the Champions League of pig production?
Covid-19: Smithfield shuts US pork plant indefinitely The coronavirus outbreak leads to major disruptions of the pork supply chain in Northern America.
North Carolina: No corn, but great pig farming North Carolina is the United States’ second-largest pig state. Far away from the corn belt, and surrounded by...