Pig outlook: Lean hog futures continue solid bull run 12 Feb 2021 The bull market run in lean hog futures rolls on, fueled by strong export demand amid reports of disease in China’s hog herd
Deadly bacterial infection in pigs deciphered 10 Feb 2021 New-born piglets often die painfully from infection with an intestinal bacterium.
How feed has become a risk for the arrival of ASF into the US 27 Jan 2021 Dr. Scott Dee explains why importing soy-based products from ASF-positive countries is a threat to the US pork industry.
USDA backs production of domestic FMD vaccine 25 Jan 2021 The USDA has recently signed a petition that permits animal health companies to produce a foot-and-mouth vaccine in the United States.
CME update: lean hog futures jump as China confirms ASF outbreak 4 Mar 2021 US lean hog futures rose on 3 March as China reported a new outbreak of African swine fever, raising expectations that Chinese importers could increase purchases of US pork.
AASV increases research funding to $100,000 3 Mar 2021 The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) has increased its research funding from $60,000 to $100,000 in recognition of the value and need for research with a direct application for swine vets.
UK farming and animal welfare organisations react to Trade and Agriculture Commission report 3 Mar 2021 The Trade and Agriculture Commission has issued an interim report as UK agriculture begins its post-Brexit restructuring.
Malaysia to cull 3,000 pigs after African swine fever discovery 2 Mar 2021 Malaysia plans to cull 3,000 wild and domestic pigs after an outbreak of African swine fever in wild boar and backyard pigs in the state of Sabah on Borneo island in mid-February.
Novel machine-learning tool can predict PRRSV outbreaks and biosecurity effectiveness 1 Mar 2021 In spite of advanced biosecurity protocols, the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) continues to plague global pork producers with unpredictable, seasonal outbreaks. In the US, it ranks as the por…
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Disease and welfare issues of the newly-weaned sow 9 Nov 2018 There are a number of health and welfare problems that are particularly prevalent in newly-weaned sows, including mastitis and lameness.…
Nutritional deficiencies and excesses affecting pig welfare 9 Nov 2018 Most nutritional issues in pigs arise due to deficiencies though clinical disease can also occur due to excesses of certain dietary elements.…
Airborne and animal transmission of disease in pig herds 9 Nov 2018 Swine diseases can be spread via a number of avenues, making biosecurity a priority, especially in outdoor pig herds where birds and insects can carry diseases from other farms into naive herds.…
Spread of disease by vehicles 9 Nov 2018 There is no doubt that vehicles which carry pigs, particularly those that carry slaughter pigs to the abattoir, pose a serious risk, so do vehicles picking up dead pigs for disposal. The risk from feed lorries is less but should not be ignored.…
Danish Pig Genetics develops a state-of-the-art genomic evaluation system 4 Mar 2021 In collaboration with international experts, Danish Pig Genetics is developing an innovative genomic evaluation platform for their breeding programs.…
Australia's NFF says that farmgate output of $100 billion by 2030 is possible 4 Mar 2021 As the Australian government forecasts the best year on record for the agriculture sector, the National Farmers Federation says that farmgate output could rise to $100 billion by 2030.…
AASV increases research funding to $100,000 3 Mar 2021 The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) has increased its research funding from $60,000 to $100,000 in recognition of the value and need for research with a direct application for swine vets. …
Pig prices fall and feed prices rise in final quarter of 2020 - new report 3 Mar 2021 New AHDB report outlines the cost of pig meat production in 17 countries
Novel machine-learning tool can predict PRRSV outbreaks and biosecurity effectiveness 1 Mar 2021 In spite of advanced biosecurity protocols, the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) continues to…
Tracheal sampling for M. hyo may hold new benefits 23 Feb 2021 Tracheal sampling is a good way to determine if Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) is present in a herd, but it’s an inva…
Comparing PCV2 gilt vaccination protocols and progeny status 22 Feb 2021 Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is the principal etiological agent of porcine circovirus associated disease (PCVAD), wh…
Internal biosecurity essential to endemic disease control on pig farms 19 Feb 2021 Establishing effective internal biosecurity protocols is critical to breaking the circular spread of influenza and other…
