Author Archives: SAPPO

Farmer feedback on the World of Pork Pig Movement app: Butt Farming (Pty) Ltd

SAPPO asked a few producers about their experience with the World of Pork Pig Movement ...

Implementation of a comprehensive biosecurity programme

Implementing a comprehensive biosecurity programme is crucial for safeguarding animal health and preventing disease spread ...

Citizens’ initiative in EU to defend agriculture and the rural economy

The European Citizens’ Initiative in Defence of Agriculture and Rural Economy in Europe aims to ...

Use of natural supplements in piglets to improve productivity

In pig production, early management is crucial for farm profitability. Using phytobiotics and nutraceuticals reduces ...

CRISPRed pigs: Precision porcine gene editing combats PPRS virus threat

Genome editing using CRISPR (pronounced ‘crisper’, stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) has ...

The signs of farrowing: Physiology and sow behaviour

The success of a breeding herd is epitomised by the birth of a substantial litter ...

The HAI 4.0 project applied on the farm enters Phase 2

The human-centred artificial intelligence (HAI) 4.0 project focuses on using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse ...

Farmer feedback on the World of Pork Pig Movement app: GHB Farms

SAPPO asked a few producers about their experience with the World of Pork Pig Movement ...

What role should the feed industry play in achieving One Health in pork production?

The World Health Organization defines One Health as a holistic approach to enhancing the well-being ...

The history and future of the Spanish swine industry

In the late 1990s, the Spanish swine industry faced a crucial decision … whether to ...

International pig prices continue to fall: For how long and how far?

In the late 1990s, the Spanish swine industry faced a crucial decision … whether to ...