Author Archives: SAPPO

How a trade war can impact the world’s pig production

Vincent ter Beek, editor of Pig Progress In more than one way, the global pig ...

Feeding strategies to improve gut health and post-weaning performance of piglets

Xaviera Louw, monogastric technical advisor, Meadow Feeds The weaning process is the most significant event ...

Consumer interest in animal welfare products is growing

With consumer concerns around farm animal welfare increasing, interest in products that carry the promise ...

International market opportunities for South African pork exports

Gerhard Uys discussed possible export opportunities for pork products from South Africa with Ezra Steenkamp ...

Yes, we are making progress, says Kgadi Senyatsi

Derick van der Walt Growing up in Polokwane, Kgadi Senyatsi never dreamt that she would ...

SAPPO comments on land reform proposal

SAPPO presented commentary on land reform after the government has requested input on its proposed ...

ASF in Springbok: Investigation continues

The ASF outbreak in Springbok in the Northern Cape is something of the past and ...

PORCUS (July-August 2018)

Frontiers: Risk factors and level of Listeria monocytogenes contamination of raw pork in retail markets in China

Listeria monocytogenes can contaminate various foods via food processing environments and contamination of raw materials. ...

EU to Adapt Copper Reduction Plans for Pigs

The reduction of copper levels for pigs to 25 mg/kg for all age groups is ...

Steps to Keep the Incidence of Stillborns at Bay

The cause of stillborns in pig production varies widely, but it’s often connected to sow ...

Making Pork Fashionable

Glenneis Kriel and the Pig Site* While pork consumption has been relatively stagnant in most ...