Streptococcus suis vaccine study shows promising results 20 Jan 2021 The new autogenous Streptococcus suis vaccines have been used by researchers and scientists in an effort to reduce the usage of important antimicrobials.
Dutch companies join forces to assist sustainable pig farming in China 27 Dec 2020 A consortium of 12 Netherlands-based companies have started developing an innovative, responsible and animal-friendly growth model for China's pig farming sector.
A case for batch farrowing 21 Dec 2020 Batch farrowing used to be a common practice, but as farms got bigger, continuous-flow production became the norm. Now it appears batch farrowing is making a comeback, according to John Deen, DVM, PhD, distinguished glob…
New research project hopes to decrease pre-weaning mortality rates in piglets 15 Dec 2020 Pork producers and industry professionals have expressed the need to decrease pre-weaning mortality rates in piglets, and University of Minnesota researchers are uniquely poised to take on the challenge.
Mexico’s ag industry warns that bans on GMO corn and glyphosate could shrink food supplies 18 Jan 2021 Mexico’s agriculture and livestock industries are pushing back on a government plan to pivot away from genetically modified corn imports, saying that the move would upend the country’s food supply.
Veterinarians can register now for the 2021 AASV Annual Meeting 18 Jan 2021 Registration is now open for AASV's first-ever virtual Annual Meeting, "Navigating the Future ... Together,"
TechMix Acquires Immuno-Dynamics 18 Jan 2021 TechMix, LLC is announcing the acquisition of Immuno-Dynamics, Inc. of Fennimore, Wisconsin.
EU considers incentives for low-carbon farming 15 Jan 2021 Farmers across the European Union could get cash to re-wild farmland and curb emissions from belching livestock.
CME update: lean hog futures fall as corn prices surge 15 Jan 2021 US lean hog futures faltered on 14 January as prospects for increased input costs for farmers due to skyrocketing corn prices.
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Small-scale pig keeping: the importance of water for pig health 18 Mar 2020 Next in the Small-scale pig keeping series, Dr Michaela Giles explains just how important water is for raising happy, healthy pigs.…
Small-scale pig keeping: preventing parasite build up in small-scale systems 28 Feb 2020 Dr Michaela Giles continues her small-scale pig keeping series with tips and tricks on how to prevent parasite build-up in outdoor, extensive rearing systems.…
Small-scale pig keeping: selecting pigs for breeding 29 Jan 2020 When selecting for breeding purposes you need to maximise your chances of a successful outcome i.e. healthy litters of piglets, problem-free farrowing and a careful dam supplying plenty of milk.…
Small-scale pig keeping: pig transport regulations in the UK 18 Dec 2019 The next instalment in Dr Michaela Giles' small-scale pig keeping series discusses transportation best practice for the movement of pigs in the UK.…
Mexico’s ag industry warns that bans on GMO corn and glyphosate could shrink food supplies 18 Jan 2021 Mexico’s agriculture and livestock industries are pushing back on a government plan to pivot away from genetically modified corn imports, saying that the move would upend the country’s food supply.…
TechMix Acquires Immuno-Dynamics 18 Jan 2021 TechMix, LLC is announcing the acquisition of Immuno-Dynamics, Inc. of Fennimore, Wisconsin.
CME update: lean hog futures fall as corn prices surge 15 Jan 2021 US lean hog futures faltered on 14 January as prospects for increased input costs for farmers due to skyrocketing corn prices.…
New report stresses the need for a UK farm animal health and welfare body 15 Jan 2021 A new report published as part of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and AHDB highlights the need for a veterinary-led farm animal health and welfare body for the UK.…
Mating the sow with the boar 9 Nov 2018 The key steps to take to ensure successful mating of a sow with a boar.
Recording air movement, temperature and humidity in a house 9 Nov 2018 Maintaining an ambient environment in pig housing requires an understanding of what each pig needs.
Staff training and education 9 Nov 2018 Farms that have been highly successful for long periods of time invariably have a good management structure and rapport between pig people and pigs.…
How to develop a health and safety management system 9 Nov 2018 All employers have a duty to protect all those who enter their premises by enforcing strict health and safety protocol.
