The International Grain Council's forecast for world total grains (wheat and coarse grains) production in 2020/21 is raised to 2,224mt, an increase of 2% y/y (year-on-year) including record harvests of...

Low birthweight piglets can perform just a well as their heavier siblings, but taking a closer look at feeding the sow can help give them a better start. Knowing that...

China is taking in record amounts of soybeans from the United States and Brazil as its hog population recovers from a deadly disease that began nearly three years ago, but...

Have you ever wondered if your farm would be a candidate for solar energy? If you’ve got a sturdy roof or an open space nearby, then it’s likely it is....

Transboundary diseases, including African swine fever (ASF), pose a significant threat to the U.S. pork industry. Early detection is critical to control and eliminate these diseases. Jeff Zimmerman, DVM, and...

Vaccines are the most important tool we have to control influenza, says Montserrat Torremorell, DVM and professor in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota. That’s...

A resurgence of African swine fever (ASF) in Indonesia’s southern East Nusa Tenggara province has reportedly killed tens of thousands of pigs, reports Mongabay.   Since the disease was discovered in...

An outbreak of African swine fever occurred in Sabah, Malaysia. The African Swine Fever Central Disaster Response Center reported that an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) occurred in Sabah,...

Wheat bran is a co-product of the flour industry obtained during the milling process of cereal grains, mainly soft wheat (Triticum aestivum) and durum wheat (Triticum durum). It essentially consists...

British pig farmers have reduced their carbon footprint by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a new study led by the Institute of Global Food Security (IGFS)...

Of all the porcine reproductive and respiratory virus (PRRS) viruses that Paul Yeske, DVM, has seen, the PRRS strain 1-4-4 is the most dramatic. “I think this one's the most...

Although 2020 was a hard year to find the good news, AgriTalk host Chip Flory said pork exports were definitely one of those good news stories. On Monday, Flory discussed...

In the search for alternative ingredients for pig diets, Chinese researchers recently put mulberry leaves to the test. Mulberry leaf powder, they concluded, can be used as feed ingredient for...

The aim of modern pig production is to optimise performance and gain, while seeking a more sustainable way of production. With feed taking up the lion’s share of production costs,...

Hong Kong authorities have culled about 245 pigs on a farm site in the north of the city state, because African Swine Fever (ASF) was discovered there. It is the...

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As markets and situations change, so will the ideal pig diet. What is optimal this year, may need a tweak the next year. It is always wise to continue to...

Water doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it is abundant, easy to access and inexpensive, but that will change in the future, said John Patience, PhD, professor of animal...

Environmentally controlled hog facilities eliminated most swine parasites. But Ascaris suum (roundworm) continues to persevere on some conventional farms and frequently on farms for niche markets. “Bringing pigs indoors onto...

What do influenza and reproduction rates have in common? More than you might think. Sow reproductive performance is affected directly by influenza viruses – that is why better prevention against...

How does China’s pig industry deal with the aftermath of African Swine Fever? Although most messages appear to be overly positive, there is also reason to remain vigilant. ASF virus...

A recent Chinese study determined that dietary folic acid supplementation can improve the growth performance and intestinal morphology of weaned piglets by maintaining the balance of epithelial cell renewal. The...

Porcine astrovirus type 3 (PoAstV3) has been causing central nervous system (CNS) disease for at least a decade. Experts agree that it’s difficult to diagnose and manage. Unfortunately, there’s not...

As the animal protein industry continues to find innovative ways to decrease the carbon footprint of animal products, a new resource guide may help move those efforts forward. The Sustainability...

Germany hopes that there will be no more African Swine Fever virus hotspots than the current 4. The country is therefore constructing a permanent fence to keep the virus out....

As the agriculture industry seeks more sustainable solutions and ingredients, Alltech E-CO2 has developed the Feeds EA model to help feed manufacturers and producers globally measure and lower the carbon...

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been finalized regarding regulation of certain animals developed using genetic engineering. USDA announced the MOU with the Food and Drug Administration that outlines responsibilities...

November U.S. beef exports jumped 6% higher, the largest since July 2019. Meanwhile, U.S. pork exports January-November set new annual records for both volume and value, already surpassing the full-year...

An $11.65-million investment by the USDA will help agricultural producers and private landowners trap and control feral swine as part of the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program. This...

The General Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China has issued a guideline on the prevention of non-agricultural use of farmland and the stabilization of grain...

In Finland, wild boar are not only roaming the forests, they are also being farmed as their meat is considered a delicacy. Although the country is free from African Swine...

Sow mortality has been making the headlines as producers grapple with rising sow death loss in the U.S. pork industry. Although the topic deserves discussion, some experts believe it is...

China has suspended imports from a Brazilian pork plant operated by privately owned Aurora Alimentos over coronavirus concerns, according to a statement from a meat trade group on Monday. The...

The contagious African swine fever (ASF) virus has been reported in Manipur, India, said officials in a Hindustan Times article. Chaoba Singh, director of state veterinary and animal husbandry, said...

How much can diet composition and timing mitigate the negative effects of the larger litter sizes now common across the swine industry? Research at Kansas State University, USA, showed some...

Recent Polish research showed that the use of fermented rapeseed meal in sow diets resulted in a better use of mineral compounds, improvement of production effects and health parameters of...

Interest in giving pigs wet feed has increased in recent decades, especially in Europe. There are still many unanswered questions about how to do this most efficiently. For instance: how...

Ventilation systems in hog buildings need regular check-ups to prevent environmental issues that can compromise pig health. Winter audits are especially important, with ventilation running at low levels with little...

Getting pigs off to a good start is both an art and science, and even under the best of circumstances it can be challenging. For many producers, it was even...