Probiotics may not be as beneficial for animal and human health as people think, says new research at Kansas State University. In most uses, probiotics are considered to be beneficial...
A vaccine candidate for African swine fever (ASF) passed an important safety test required for regulatory approval, moving the vaccine one step closer to commercial availability, say scientists with USDA's...
Chicory root supplementation may improve blood plasma prooxidative-antioxidative balance in growing pigs. The administration of prebiotics into the pig’s diet may regulate the intestinal microbiota and has a long-term health-related...
Danish Genetics is increasing its focus on piglet survival via a development project that deals with birth weight registration. The intention is to have more uniform piglets. Already in the...
In animal nutrition in the last 20 years, the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae has developed a name for being beneficial to pigs. Yet the world of yeasts is much larger – Pichia guilliermondii is a...
With the current energy prices, feed companies are looking for solutions to reduce production costs. One can think of moving from pellet to mash diets to save on pelleting costs....
Japanese encephalitis was discovered on multiple Australian pig farms in Queensland state earlier this week. It’s the first time the virus has been detected in southern Australia, Australian Chief Veterinary...
At weaning, the young piglet’s gastrointestinal tract is not completely mature yet. That is why weaner feed is expensive – a lot of attention is paid to making feed ingredients...
With sows increasingly being kept loose during gestation, and farrowing crates likely to disappear, claw quality and integrity are becoming much more important. How can nutrition help improve claw quality...
International efforts are being made to restrict or ban antibiotics use in livestock feed also there is an increasing interest to look for sustainable alternatives to antibiotics growth promoters (AGPs)....
The moment of the world having its first African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccines is approaching. It is about time, as the virus has also found its way to Italy and...
Needle-free vaccination has many advantages over conventional vaccination, but it is not as comfortable to do. This trick gives us a solution. In recent years, numerous devices for the needle-free...
Two projects aimed at ASF and PED prevention and control will protect animal health and ensure the international competitiveness of the Manitoba pork industry. The governments of Canada and Manitoba...
Pig farmers recognize the importance of pig weight. The economics of marketing decisions, dietary phase changes, deciding when to mate gilts, etc., are all closely tied to an approximation of...
With winter upon us, there are many things to keep in mind when it comes to ventilation in the barn. Here are eight things to remember as you brave the...
Producers and production staff focus diligently on transitioning pigs to a successful post-weaning program. This involves many areas, including nutrition, environment, health and an effective staff. More recently, commercial research...
U.S. red meat exports in 2021 were valued at $18.7 billion, the highest in history. Multiple trade agreements aided in reaching those unprecedented levels. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist...
What are the greatest factors that influence pig health? Most will say the health of the sow farm, pig density and area disease pressure. While these are all true, there’s...
An optimized weaning diet may be one of the most important tools in obtaining a successful weaning. The diet tested in this trial could keep post-weaning diarrhea at very low...
High levels of zinc oxide (ZnO) are an effective weapon against the gastrointestinal bacteria that frequently cause diarrhoea in piglets during the weaning transition. Starting June 2022, however, the EU...
Influenza A virus (IAV) is widespread globally in swine and is present on most farms. The subtypes circulating in Europe are H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2, in addition to the pandemic...
Pig feeds typically require 15 to 25 percent crude protein to provide the limiting amino acid intake needed for growing pigs. Alternatives to traditional sources of protein in feed such...
For as long as there have been animals, there has been Salmonella. It’s ubiquitous. It’s everywhere. It’s not going to go away. “The harder you look for it, the more...
USDA researchers are looking at innovations and smart technology to develop better traps to help control feral swine populations, USDA’s Rod Bain reports. Agricultural damage to crops alone from feral...
If you intend to farm pigs, it makes financial sense to buy the best genetic material you can afford right from the start. “Although this might be more expensive initially,...
Hong Kong reported an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in a wild boar in the northern part of the territory, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on...
Acute mycotoxicosis in pigs is a relatively rare phenomenon these days, as awareness and technology have increased in recent years. Yet mycotoxins may also be present in low dosages, which...
The world’s first plant-based livestock vaccine (for Newcastle disease in poultry) was approved in 2006 in the US. Now, there is one for Classical Swine Fever (CSF, also known as...
The world’s first plant-based livestock vaccine (for Newcastle disease in poultry) was approved in 2006 in the US. Now, there is one for Classical Swine Fever (CSF, also known as...
The outcome of a contest between 2 unfamiliar pigs can have an impact on their attitude towards subsequent aggressive encounters, according to new research. While aggressive pigs are less likely...
Adding a blend of lacto-fermented rapeseed and seaweed has been observed to benefit gut health for piglets – which could be promising in the search to alternatives to zinc oxide....
From a new pig processing plant in Mexico to an acquisition in Denmark, and from a farm safety award in the UK to free farrowing pens inauguration in Finland, Pig...
Cultured meat is a subject in concerning all animal production chains. That became clear at a conference on this topic in Paris, France on November 18, 2021. That was 1...
Keeping the tails of pigs whole is still a challenge in 2021. How do we adress the challenge of tail biting in pig production amidst rising animal welfare concerns and...
Increasingly, influenza in pigs is getting more complex. The virus is also behaving more whimsical than 10 years ago. That is why it is good to focus on the pathogen’s...
Making livestock farming more sustainable starts with a critical look at the feed and management choices made. A life cycle assessment can help to predict how sustainable these choices on...
Advancements in fibre analysis have enabled nutritionists to effectively incorporate high-fibre ingredients into monogastric diets to improve or maintain production performance. What is fibre and where does it come from?...
A pig is much more than a creature that needs a roof, feeding and a good health. After all, everything always influences the other. Good nutrition can be a prerequisite...
Oxidative stress is a major and still underestimated issue in pig farming. Body cells are damaged or even destroyed, causing significant energy losses in vivo, undermining the pig’s genetic potential...
With sows increasingly being kept loose during gestation, and farrowing crates likely to disappear, claw quality and integrity are becoming much more important. How can nutrition help improve claw quality...