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...

Balancing dietary fibers correctly to support intestinal health has potential as a dietary tool when pharmaceutical levels of zinc oxide is no longer permitted in piglet feeds. Fiber is a...

Water is often the forgotten nutrient in swine programs. However, an animal that isn’t drinking will not eat. In addition, water quality can impair nutrient absorption and improperly maintained facilities...

The number of cases of African Swine Fever in wild boar in Germany exceeded the 300 mark mid-December. The total at December 16 is now at 302 cases. The cases...

Because canola meal is high in protein and acreage of the crop has increased in Europe, Canada, the US and Australia, the feed ingredient has made strong inroads into the...

A new study conducted at the University of Minnesota demonstrates accuracy with a faster method of disease detection and surveillance using Oxford Nanopore MinION genetic sequencing to identify disease at...

HAMBURG, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Officials have confirmed another 42 cases of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar in eastern Germany, the state government of Brandenburg said on Thursday,...

Multi-disciplinary collaboration by academia, industry partners and the veterinary community is improving the diagnostics for and management of Streptococcus suis (S. suis), a key endemic bacterial pathogen of pigs that...

Pork exports continued on a record pace in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Through October, U.S. pork exports were...

Measuring antibody response to a commonly used vaccination against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, or PRRSV, could better predict swine reproductive success than common genetic selection strategies, according to...

China’s pork industry is like a phoenix rising from the ashes. To boost pork production in China after the devastating African Swine Fever epidemic, the Chinese government has announced extra...

Germany is moving into a next phase to eradicate African Swine Fever from its wild boar population. Wild boar hunting is about to be resumed in the 1st “white zone”...

With the amount of pork that the U.S. is producing right now, trade and exports have never been more important, said AgriTalk’s Chip Flory during the Farmer Forum on Wednesday....

Neonatal diarrhea is a common and often frustrating pathology, Today, four swine specialists give us their opinions about this problem, sharing their knowledge and point of view from different geographic...

Management, timing, diet selection, and monitoring gut health all are factors to think about when considering probiotics for your operation. Gut health is a complex field that we are still...

Outdated building standards, control systems and barn management approaches: together they cause suboptimal resource use within EU pig production. That results in high emissions and losses. Now concern for welfare...

The stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) is a carrier of Porcine Circovirus 2 (PCV2) and haemotrophic Mycoplasma. That became clear from recent research by the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna,...

Weaning piglets is a stressful event with many changes, among which separation from the sow, mixing of piglets, and the switch from a liquid to a solid diet. In general,...

Some people may be surprised that the U.S. imports “organic” soybean meal from China and other countries. After all, recent research shows viruses like African swine fever (ASF) can survive...

The leading value market for U.S. pork has traditionally been Japan, with chilled pork playing a major role. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Marketing Jesse...

A mineral commonly used to help maintain newborn pig health and growth may not be available in the future. Because of this, Kansas State University (K-State) researchers are searching for...